As part of JA of New Mexico's long-term strategic plan, teaching kids the economics of life year after year can have the greatest impact.  November 21 and 22 marked the second year that business and community leaders from Las Cruces helped over 700 students be empowered to own their economic success. 

Business Partners include:  American National Property & Casualty Co., Bank of America, Dona Ana Community College Students in Free Enterprise, Farm Bureau Financial Services, First Light Federal Credit Union, Las Cruces Convention Center, NMSU – Circle K International, NMSU – Beta Alpha Psi, Pioneer Bank, Sonoma Elementary School  PTO, and White Sands Federal Credit Union. 



Straight from the kids....
"For me, the thing that was important was about money because I forgot how to do money but now I know, thanks to JA" 

"I think the STEM skills will help me in life." 

"I learned what an entrepreneur is because I want to be an entrepreneur.  Also that knowledge is power because now I will use my knowledge." 

I learned that we each have skills and ability."

"...living and being prepared for real life."

"Junior Achievement taught me why it is important to know how to handle situations as a business owner."

"I learned to balance checks."

"I learned how to pay off my debt"

" I learned how city planners plan the city."

"I think that how I learned how to use money was important."