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May 18, 2026
JA Maritime
Launching the Future: JA Maritime Pilots K–5 Curriculum in Classrooms
Junior Achievement is excited to mark a major milestone in the growth of JA Maritime – the pilot implementation of our K–5 maritime curriculum. This initial pilot is taking plac...
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May 18, 2026
JA Maritime
Launching the Future: JA Maritime Pilots K–5 Curriculum in Classrooms
Junior Achievement is excited to mark a major milestone in the growth of JA Maritime – the pilot implementation of our K–5 maritime curriculum. This initial pilot is taking place across multiple Junior Achievement areas, including JA of Southwest New England (Connecticut), JA of Rhode Island, JA of Greater New Orleans, JA of Alabama, and … Continued
Apr 1, 2026
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The Future Workforce Takes the Stage at the Inaugural JA Maritime Workforce Solution Summit
On March 6, 2026, Junior Achievement of Southwest New England hosted the inaugural JA Maritime Workforce Solution Summit at Central Connecticut State University, bringing together students, educators, and industry leaders for a hands-on innovation challenge focused on the future of the maritime and advanced manufacturing workforce. Thirty-six students from four Connecticut high schools came prepared … Continued
Feb 25, 2026
JA Maritime
Maritime Pathways Take Center Stage at JA Inspire Rhode Island
December 9–11, 2025 | Rhode Island Convention Center From December 9–11, 2025, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island welcomed more than 5,800 eighth-grade students from 41 schools to the annual JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Representing 58% of the state’s eighth-grade population, the event continues to be one of the … Continued
Feb 22, 2026
JA Maritime
Students Explore Maritime Careers at Birdon USA
On December 12, 2025, Junior Achievement of Southwest New England (JA) brought 95 high school students from eight Connecticut schools to Birdon USA in Portland, CT, for a hands-on career exploration experience through the JA Maritime initiative. The event gave students a rare, behind-the-scenes look at maritime manufacturing and introduced them to the wide range … Continued
Jun 27, 2025
JA Maritime
Students Navigate Future Careers at Immersive Maritime Event with Birdon USA
More than 80 high school students from across Connecticut recently embarked on an eye-opening journey into the maritime, shipbuilding, and defense industries at a special Junior Achievement Maritime site visit to Birdon USA in Portland, CT. Held on May 30, 2025, this unique event offered students an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at high-demand careers right here in … Continued
Jun 18, 2025
JA Maritime
JA Maritime Vision Highlighted at Profiles in Excellence Awards
The unwavering commitment to developing Rhode Island’s future workforce, particularly for the vital submarine industrial base, took center stage on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Junior Achievement of Rhode Island’s Morris J.W. Gaebe Profile in Excellence Awards. This esteemed event annually confers Junior Achievement’s highest honor on individuals recognized for courageous thinking, visionary leadership, innovation, and … Continued
Jun 18, 2025
JA Maritime
JA Maritime Launched: Inspiring Rhode Island’s Next-Gen Workforce
A major stride for workforce development kicked off December 10-12, 2024, as Junior Achievement of Rhode Island hosted its JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair. Over 5,800 8th graders from across the state gained firsthand exposure to high-growth, high-demand careers from 95 exhibitors at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The event notably marked the launch of … Continued
May 6, 2025
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Maritime Sparks Early Interest with First “JA in a Day”
JA Maritime celebrated its first “JA in a Day” at Charles Barnum Elementary on April 8th, engaging over 200 K-3 students in maritime career exploration. Volunteers from Naval Submarine Base New London and General Dynamics Electric Boat led interactive lessons, connecting classroom learning to real-world opportunities in the maritime industry. The day successfully introduced young learners … Continued
