TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Janai Bowens, Assistant NCS Director/Education Liaison
Neighborhood and Community Services
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: July 14, 2026
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESENTATION
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Recommended Action:
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Receive a presentation from Junior Achievement of South Florida regarding available educational programs, funding opportunities, and the organization's intended impact on students within the City of Delray Beach.
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Background:
Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing young people for success in a global economy through programs focused on financial literacy, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and career development. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, volunteers, and local governments, JA provides hands-on learning experiences that equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their future academic and professional endeavors. Representatives from Junior Achievement of South Florida will provide the City Commission with an overview of the organization's mission, current programming, and opportunities for collaboration within the City of Delray Beach. The presentation will highlight educational initiatives available to Delray Beach students, including classroom-based programming, experiential learning opportunities, career exploration activities, and financial literacy education. Additionally, Junior Achievement will discuss potential funding and partnership opportunities that may be available to support program expansion and increase student participation. The presentation will also outline the anticipated impact of JA programming on Delray Beach youth, including improved financial capability, workforce preparedness, entrepreneurial thinking, and long-term economic mobility. The purpose of this presentation is informational and intended to familiarize the City Commiss...
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