Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Receives Funding for Second Grant From the Collier Community Foundation
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to support the 2-5-8-Graduate initiative. This funding will enhance Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s educational programs for Lee and Collier County students, focusing on second, fifth, eighth, and eleventh graders.
The 2-5-8-Graduate initiative delivers engaging Junior Achievement lessons that cover essential topics such as how communities function, entrepreneurship, the free-market economy, personal finance skills, and preparation for future careers. This grant will enable Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida to continue implementing programs that provide measurable results in the community while addressing local educational needs.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Collier Community Foundation for their support," said Angela Fisher, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. "This funding will allow us to continue equipping thousands of students with workforce readiness skills through hands-on, practical learning experiences."
Throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida reached 27,285 students, offering essential financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness programs. Trained volunteers play a crucial role in this initiative, sharing their real-life knowledge and experiences to engage students and impart valuable life skills outside the classroom.
The Collier Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. This process enables selected organizations to receive funding from the Foundation’s discretionary funds—gifts made by donors who believe in the Foundation's mission to mobilize resources for the community's greatest needs.
To help support Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida and our future workforce, please visit www.JASWFL.org or call (239) 225-2590.
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