Junior Achievement of Central Florida – 2021-22 Annual Report

2021-2022 Annual Report

of Central Florida

INSPIRING TOMORROWS

Make a difference in a student’s life in as little as an hour a week. Through a partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JACF) gives young people an inside look at work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

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From the Desk of Our President and Board Chair

Dear Friends,

It is an exciting time to be part of Junior Achievement of Central Floridda (JACF). There is so much opportunity to continue to INSPIRE the next generation of young people to own their economic success through experiential learning. We are laser focused on transforming student lives by providing education that is meaningful and relevant. The past few years have shown how uncertain circumstances can bring communities together, and we were reminded how much connectedness matters.

Our unique partnership with school districts allows us to connect the community to the classroom, all while aligning to state mandated education standards making JACF a CRITICAL part of a student’s education.

As we look to the future, we are excited about the opportu-

nities to grow our partnerships with the school districts and continue to meet the needs of our students through innova tive business connections.

The JA Academy at Oak Ridge High School celebrated its final graduating class this year. We are so proud of the success of the Academy over the past 10 years; it was such a success that it was the impetus to cre ate 3DE by Junior Achievement. Locally, 3DE by Junior Achieve ment is entering its fourth year at Oak Ridge High School and Osceola High School and we are proud to announce an expansion to Ocoee High School in the 2022-2023 school year. This is the cornerstone of what education can and should be.

We invite you to join us; to gether we can make a difference in the life of a child. As Mother Theresa said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” To you, our

message is simple and sin cere — thank you for creating the ripple! Your involvement, contributions, and — most importantly — shared passion for our mission, ensures every child has the opportunity to succeed and achieve their full potential in life.

The future of our JACF students is bright, and we are honored to be working with you to fulfill our mission of inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy.

Gratefully,

Fran

Karen Revels, CEO & President Junior Achievement of Central Florida

Korosec, 2020 – 2022 Chair, Junior Achievement of Central Florida Align: Business Advisory Services

Karen Revels, CEO & President Junior Achievement of Central Florida

Fran Korosec, 2020–2022 Chair Junior Achievement of Central Florida

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Mission

Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JACF) empowers young people to own their economic success. Our volunteer-delivered K-12 programs foster workreadiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential.

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Who We Are

Junior Achievement is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.

We are the recognized leader in “empowering young people to own their economic success” through volunteer-delivered, experiential learning.

Recognized by businesses, educators, and policy makers around the world, we are the premier organization for inspiring and preparing young people to become successful, contributing members of the global society and for uniting people of all nations around the common goals of creating jobs, building stable economies, and providing higher standards of living.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We at Junior Achievement are dedicated to providing a positive, enriching learning experience, free of bias and promotes greater economic opportunity and equity. Junior Achievement welcomes K-12 students, volunteers, educators, staff, and other partners and stakeholders, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, national orgin, sexual orientation, and disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Impact

Research shows that 1-in-5 young people who go through the Junior Achievement program end up working in the same career field as the JA volunteer they had in the program. The impact of these programs is more than teaching kids how to manage money or start a business. JA is a transformative experience for many of the students who go through it, due in large part to those volunteers who deliver our programs and serve as role models to these young people.

To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.**

We believe every student has the potential to succeed in life — regardless of his or her background or economic status.

JA increases young people’s awareness of all the options life has to offer and helps them realize just how much they can do. We inspire them to set and attain goals that are personally important to them. You can’t dream big if your world is small.

of individuals in the U.S. believe high school graduates are well equipped for employment.* of employers are dissatisfied with the quantity of the relevant work experience young people have.* of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.***

Belief * EconoTimes, August 2021 ** National Center for Education Statistics, 2018-2019 *** CNBC, February 2020

Junior Achievement of Central Florida

The 1961 Society was created in honor of Junior Achievement of Central Florida’s 50th Anniversary

Ambassador Level: $100,000+

Mary & Jesse Eisner

Dr. Phillips Charities, Inc.

Free Enterprise Society: $10,000–$99,999

A. Friends’ Foundation Trust

Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation

Alice Ann Bien Memorial Foundation

Jason Chepenik

DeVos Family Foundation

The Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation

Clifford & Lavonne Graese Foundation

Audrey & Patrick J. Knipe

Harry P. Leu Foundation

The Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, Inc.

Harvey & Carol Massey Foundation

Liz & Harry T. Morehead

Troy Sands

Foundation Level: $5,000–$9,999

Tracy Junger

Fran Korosec

The Tompkins Family Foundation, Inc.

Jennifer Williams & James Yannucci

Achievement Level: $2,500–$4,999

The Bond Foundation

Beth Anne & Sean Cuda

Ixchell Duarte Fred R. Kittinger

John Klumph Shannon & Tom McAleavey

Investor Level: $1,961–$2,499

Armstrong Family Fund Kathy Boyd

Jennifer Flynn Dear Jacqueline & Timothy J. Flynn David & Linda Hughes Foundation

The Lee Foundation

William R. Lowman Angela & Mark Pilkington

Junior Achievement of Central Florida Society Levels

Individuals and Family Foundations

Heritage Society Planned Giving

Some faithful friends of JACF have planned to support the organization beyond their lifetime. These caring individuals have taken deliberate steps to ensure and enhance JACF’s future.

Junior Achievement of Central Florida established the Junior Achievement Heritage Society to recognize and honor ardent supporters who include the organization in their estate planning.

F. Ashley Allen & Bradley B. Wagner

Jack & Debbie* Blitch

Mike & Terry Davis

Lillian & Raymond* Garcia

John & Leah* Klumph

Dr. Sarah & Al Layton

Harry T. & Liz Morehead

Charlie & Mary Rogers

*Deceased

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Junior Achievement’s unique delivery system provides the training, material, and support necessary to bolster the chances for student success. The impact is measurable. Students who participate in Junior Achievement programs demonstrate a significant understanding of economics and business concepts. Take a closer look at the impact your gifts made.

Junior Achievement of Central Florida Stakeholders

Corporate Partners

Ambassador Investment: $75,000+

FAIRWINDS Foundation Walt Disney World Company

Blue Chip Investment: $50,000–$74,999

First Horizon Foundation Heart of Florida United Way

Corporate Investment: $35,000–$49,999

Bank of America Corporation

CHEP Massey Services, Inc.

Regions Bank

Director Investment:

$25,000–$34,999

JPMorgan Chase Bank

OneDigital

Orlando Health / Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

Regions Financial Foundation

Seaside Bank and Trust

The Hartford

Universal Orlando

Academic Investment: $5,000–$7,499

Align: Business Advisory Services The Allstate Corporation AT&T

CareerSource Central Florida City National Bank

Foundation Investment: $15,000–$24,999

Bridge Investment Group

CLA Foundation CNA Financial Corporation DEX Imaging UPS Foundation Wells Fargo

Partnership Investment: $7,500–$14,999

Avant Healthcare Professionals

Clear Channel Outdoor

CNL Financial Group, Inc. Cogent Bank

Duke Energy Ernst & Young, LLP imec

Kissimmee Utility Authority KPMG, LLP

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Reynolds Services, Inc. Skanska U.S.A. Building, Inc.

Spotlight Energy

Taco Bell Foundation

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.

FINFROCK

Florida Blue GrayRobinson, P.A. Holland & Knight, LLP Orlando Magic State Farm University of Central Florida

Patrons Investment: $1,000–$4,999

Blanchard Park Family YMCA Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. Carson Wealth

CENTERPLATE

DPR Construction

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA)

Fifth Third Bank

Florida High Tech Corridor Council

Hylant Group, Inc.

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. Majic Cleaning Systems, Inc. National Center for Simulation

Resource Consulting Group

Robert Half International, Inc. / Protiviti Rotary Club Of Orlando Foundation

Seacoast National Bank Shutts & Bowen, LLP

Toho Water Authority

Truist

Valencia College

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Junior Achievement of Central Florida Programming

Kathy King Memorial Scholarship

The Kathy King Memorial Scholarship is awarded in celebration and honor of the life of an influential leader and entrepreneur, Kathy King, former Senior Vice President of Education of Junior Achievement of Central Florida. Kathy transformed JACF through her passion for student success, business and community partnerships, and innovation, which influenced hundreds of thousands of K-12 students throughout Central Florida. Her greatest testament to the mission of Junior Achievement resulted in the nation’s first ever JA Academy for

Leadership & Entrepreneurship located at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando. Kathy King made it her mission to change the lives of countless students and inspired them to be greater than even they thought possible.

This year, the Kathy King Memorial Scholarship was awarded by JACF Board Members Fred Kittinger, UCF, and Tim Flynn, Universal Orlando, to 14 JA Academy Students: Joshua Callejas, Christy Cola, Vanessa Daceus, Alexis Hill, Jordan Howard, Alianna Martinez,

Rushna Michel, Andrea Nolasco-Garcia, George Peoples, Dyanna ReynosoAguirre, Anthony Sanchez, Vince Shi, Ava Van-Dorn Stwiszynski, and Alexis Wilkerson. These young people embody the JA Academy’s Core Tenets: Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Personal Responsibility, Leadership, Career Exploration, Social Responsibility, Democracy, and Free Enterprise.

Congratulations to everyone!

JACF Is dedicated to giving students the skills they need to compete in today’s global economy. When Central Florida’s youth succeeds, our community benefits from a strong, well-educated workforce and engaged citizens.

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JACF Board Members Fred Kittinger & Tim Flynn and students, left-right: George Peoples, Dyanna Reynoso-Aguirre, Anthony Sanchez, Alexis Hill and Joshua Callejas

Junior Achievement of Central Florida School Programs HIGH SCHOOL

3DE Schools by Junior Achievement: Connecting Students with the Real World

3DE by Junior Achievement (3DE) launched in Central Florida in 2019 at Osceola and Oak Ridge High Schools.

We are grateful to all our 2021-2022 3DE Case Challenge Business Partners who supported our 3DE schools and students this year:

3DE was developed from the success of the JA Academy at Oak Ridge High School and, through a shared vision from leaders in education, the business community, and Junior Achievement. This collection of passionate and innovative individuals united around the belief that equitable access to high quality education is the success to economic mobility. The focus was to develop public-private partnerships to systemically re-engineer education to better reflect the real world and prepare students for life beyond the classroom walls.

Case Methodology, (real-world/authentic business cases), has been proven to increase student engagement, strengthen comprehension, build critical thinking, and accelerate academic performance with a scalable platform.

This year, 3DE engaged over 150 Business Coaches (mentors) equaling 678 volunteer hours between Oak Ridge High School (OCPS) and Osceola High Schools (SDOC) — representing 22 different Business Partner organizations working and engaging with 781 3DE students between our two schools.

We are launching a third 3DE school at Ocoee High School (OCPS) in the 2022/2023 school year.

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During the 2021-2022 school year, JACF delivered JA Finance Park Virtual (FPV) program for Central Florida 12th graders in Orange and Osceola high schools. Aligned with Florida educational standards, high school seniors from 30 Central Florida schools gained an understanding of how their changing finances will impact their futures after graduation, explore their

financial options and practice budgeting for various stages in their adult lives as they mature. We are excited to announce a renewed partnership with Volusia County Public Schools (VCPS), who will be launching Finance Park Entry Level for all middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year. We look forward to this expansion of our FPV programming and VCPS partnership.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Making a Difference One Day at a Time

Serving in the “JA in a Day” program, volunteers spend an entire school day in an elementary classroom teaching students about age-appropriate economics using topics that range from “JA Ourselves” in kindergarten all the way up to “JA Our Nation” in fifth grade. This program is a local favorite, and volunteers always leave with smiles on their faces. This year, JACF’s “JA in a Day” program served over 1,200 students with local and community volunteers.

A big thank you to our “JA in a Day” volunteering companies for making a difference one day at a time: ADP, Bridge Investment Group, EY, Florida High Tech Corridor, Seaside Bank, Walt Disney World, and Wells Fargo Bank.

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JA Inspire Virtual MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Programming: Inspiring 8th Graders for five years

This school year began with every intention of hosting a live JA Inspire event on January 27, 2022. Junior Achievement of Central Florida staff, along with our district partners in Osceola and Orange counties, were ready to welcome thousands of 8th grade students to Osceola Heritage Park and had prepared for the event all the way up to the winter holidays. In early January, however, it became clear that the Covid-19 Omicron variant was going to require a rapid change in plans.

Thanks to our quick-thinking staff and the flexibility of our districts, JACF was able to pivot to an online platform

once again for JA Inspire within a three-week window. Over 5,000 students logged in and participated in the 8th grade career fair through Google Documents. Additionally, they were able to ask and converse live with professionals from companies such as Skanska, Disney, CHEP, The Hartford, Valencia Community College, and the University of Central Florida. In addition to this live engagement component, students received classroom instruction from their teachers in topics such as career interests and aptitudes, career planning, and local economies.

Photos from 2020 JA Inspire

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Junior Achievement of Central Florida Volunteers

Junior Achievement of Central Florida enlists volunteers from the community and the private sector to teach our curriculum in schools. Our lessons have been developed by professional educators but are accessible enough to be taught by volunteers who have never led a classroom before. By volunteering for JACF through your organization, you can be in the classroom during work hours and you can share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.

Our Top 10 Volunteer Companies During the 2021-2022 School Year:

The 44th Mid-Florida Business Hall of Fame honored five forwardthinking entrepreneurs and accomplished community leaders for their contributions to our region’s economic development and their commitment to business excellence.

Our Laureates, Dick Batchelor and Beverly Seay, and Laureate Posthumous Ronald Rogers, were inducted into the MidFlorida Hall of Fame, joining over 120 other laureates since 1977. The Entrepreneurial Vanguard Award was given to Suneera Madhani. James Tharp received the Spirit of Achievement award.

Thank You, Sponsors!

Junior Achievement of Central Florida Community Events

Special thanks to our current sponsors for their continued support of Junior Achievement’s 44th Mid-Florida Business Hall of Fame! Empowerment Sponsor

Student Sponsors

Pat and Audrey Knipe

Troy Sands

The Tommy Tompkins Family Foundation

Dick Batchelor Laureate

Ronald Rogers Laureate Posthumous

James Tharp Spirit of Achievement

Suneera Madhani Entrepreneurial Vanguard

Beverly Seay Laureate

Junior Achievement of Central Florida Community Events

Over 121 golfers and 15 businesses enjoyed a picture-perfect weather day at the Drive Our Future Golf Classic annual golf outing at Drive Shack-Orlando! Thank you to all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers and staff for supporting the first outdoor event in over a year! All proceeds from Drive Our Future Golf Classic will benefit JA Academy and 3DE by Junior Achievement.

Title Sponsor

In March of 2022, 1,984 Disney VoluntEARS raised money by lacing up and throwing spares and strikes for Junior Achievement of Central Florida. The Bowl-A-Thon was held at five

Junior Achievement of Central Florida Community Events

different Bowling Alleys across Central Florida in March. The event has been a major fundraiser for over 30 years and Walt Disney World Resort has been a supporter for the majority of those years.

This was the first Bowl-A-Thon since the start of the pandemic and over $104,000 was raised. The funds will be used to continue the mission of Junior Achievement of Central Florida and provide young people with knowledge

and skills they need to succeed in the real world through work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

Families of the VoluntEARS also joined in on the fun during the Bowl-A-Thon proving to be a family friendly event with a purpose.

Junior Achievement of Central Florida

2021-2022 Board of Directors

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Fran Korosec

Director, M&A Services

Align: Business Advisory Services

CHAIR ELECT

Jason Scott

Executive Director of Business Banking, Florida East JPMorgan Chase Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Tim Myers Regional President Seaside National Bank & Trust

CORPORATE SECRETARY

Jennifer Flynn Dear Executive Director, Alumni Marketing And Citizenship KPMG LLP

CORPORATE TREASURER

Diane DiFebbo

Vice President of Accounting and Finance

Full Sail University

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Nicholas Abrahams

Vice President, Corporate Engagement

Orlando Economic Partnership

Alyse Quinn

Founder & Partnership Big Vision

Juan Amo

Senior Vice President, Senior Relations Manager Bank of America

Tim Flynn Vice President, Merchandise Finance & Administration

Universal Parks & Resorts

Jean Grono-Nowry

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Massey Services, Inc.

Fred R. Kittinger, Jr.

Senior Associate Vice President, Government Relations

University of Central Florida

Tom McAleavey Partner Holland & Knight LLP

Troy Sands Enterprise Client Services Director Toptal Dr. Landon Shephard Campus Dean Valencia College - Osceola

Derrick Valkenburg Partner Shutts & Bowen, LLP

Jennifer Williams Office Managing Partner EY

DIRECTORS

Jay Althouse

Project Executive DPR Construction

Waymon Armstrong Chief Executive Officer Engineering & Computer Simulations

Tony Benge President Benge Development Corporation

Brian Boone

CEO, Southeast Hylant Group, Inc.

Dr. Harold Border Chief of High Schools Orange County Public Schools

Chris Carmody Shareholder

GrayRobinson

Jason Chepenik

Senior Vice President, OneDigital Retirement & Wealth OneDigital Health & Benefits

Kevin Crawford

Vice President, Finance & Administration

Kissimmee Utility Authority

Cary D’Ortona

President Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Ixchell Duarte Group Chief Financial Officer CNL Financial Group

Josh Field Owner Alphagraphics Lake Mary Dr. Scott Flowers Chief of Staff School District of Osceola County

Elisha González

Vice President & Executive Director Government Affairs, Community Relations and Foundation

FAIRWINDS Credit Union

Michael Gorrtiz

CEO and Founder Org Dev Group, LLC

Lena Graham-Morris

Vice President Horus Construction Services, Inc.

Dr. Michael J. Hirsch President ISEA TEK, LLC

Scott Hewitt Vice President, Florida Branch Manager CNA Commercial Insurance

Chris Hurst Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking Group Regions Bank

Chris Jaskiewicz Chief Executive Officer ICON Park

Tracy Junger

Orlando Managing Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Shanda Lee

Executive Vice President of Marketing FINFROCK

Peter Matulis

Executive Vice President / Commercial Insurance Consultant

Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc.

Lora Miller CHEP Cares Foundation Community Specialist

Pamela Nabors

President and Chief Executive Officer

CareerSource Central Florida

Angela Pilkington Chief Financial Officer Correct Craft

Dan Pollock

Regional Director, Corporate External & Legislative Affairs AT&T – Florida

Jaime Ramos

Managing Director of Sales United Parcel Service

Alec Ras Director of Facility Asset Management

Walt Disney World Resort

Mark Shaffer

Director of Finance Orlando Magic

Paul Sohl, Rear Adm. USN (ret) Chief Executive Officer

Florida High Tech Corridor Council

Eric Sommer Senior Vice President PNC Wealth Management

Jeff Tecau Managing Director Protiviti Erik Weiner President City National Bank

Mandy Weitknecht

Vice President, Business Development

Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Evan Wyant

Greater Orlando, Market President Truist

Junior Achievement of Central Florida

2021-2022 Central Florida Board of Directors

JA ACADEMY & 3DE ADVISORY BOARD

Tim Flynn – Chair**

Universal Orlando

Nicholas Abrahams** Orlando Economic Partnership

Eleshia Kalish Addition Financial

Nimit Kapoor Fifth Third

Fred Kittinger Jr.** University of Central Florida

Fran Korosec** Align: Business Advisory Services

Lora Miller** CHEP Cares Foundation

Tim Myers** Seaside National Bank & Trust

OSCEOLA ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Landon Shephard –Chair**

Valencia College - Osceola Campus

Dr. Jeffery C. Arnott School District of Osceola County Latoyer Collor PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Ryan Honeycutt Imec

Robb Larson Osceola Heritage Park – SMG

Keith Ronan

Positively Osceola

Jolene Sheive Sheive Properties, LLP

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION BOARD

Patrick Knipe – Chair

Juan Amo**

Van Bogan Jim Cross

Diane DiFebbo** Ixchell Duarte** Lillian Garcia

Alan Helman

Jeff Jennings Fred Kittinger** John Klumph Fran Korosec** Bill Lowman Tim Myers** Jean Nowry** Derrick Valkenburg** Ernie Wilding

**JACF Board Members

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Gregory Abdalla

Evershore Financial Group

Chad Brown

Chad Brown Consulting

Michael Dymond - Chair Finastra

Jordan Eiserman Hylant

Michael Gorritz Org Dev Group, LLC

Jacob Icardi

OneDigital Health & Benefits

Allison Jaca Del Valle

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union

Jason Lietz

CareerSource Central Florida

Nicole Lombardi

EY

Taylor Mauro SeaWorld Orlando

Ty McCormack

Aksala Wealth Management

Shanice Meridtih

TD Bank

Andre Ong Centennial Bank Matthew Williams Seacoast Bank

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