2016-17 JA ANNUAL REPORT by JA Mahoning Valley

CREATING FUTURE SUCCESS

2016-2017 Annual Report

of Mahoning Valley, Inc. 2016-2017 Board of Directors Ryan Pastore PNC Bank JA Board Chair Vito Abruzzino Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. Tarik Awad, Cohen & Company Frank L. Balog Hill, Barth & King Cheryl Basista Retired, Youngstown City School District Enzo DeChellis Geneva-Liberty Steel, Ltd Jonathon Fauvie Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Camille A. Favre Seven Seventeen Credit Union Kimberly Foster Chemical Bank Garrett Francis Vallourec Star Kristina Herrmann Covelli Enterprises Brittany Housel Youngstown Business Incubator Chris Jaskiewicz HopeStar LLC Ruthie King The Youngstown Chapter of the Links, Inc. Mike Kurish Associated School Employees Credit Union Betty Jo Licata Youngstown State University, Williamson College of Business Administration Melissa Maki Cortland Bank Deanna Marchionda Transamerica Financial Advisors George McDonnell US Military Maintenance Northeast Ohio Brian Mellott The Muransky Companies Kathy Mock United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Sarra Mohn Jet Creative Chaney Nezbeth Youngstown State University Foundation Daniel Palmer Kent State University Trumbull Richard Palmer Farmers National Bank Maria Pappas Retired, Youngstown City School District Tom Phibbs Lettuce Do Good Cynthia N. Rogers Triad Production Group/WFMJ John Rossi Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber Cindy Sarnwoski Youngstown State University, Beeghly College of Education James Sebastian Home Savings Bank Sean Sich Mahoning County Educational Service Center Greg Sinchak Packer Thomas Elijah Stambaugh Lightning Grader Josh Toot The Huntington National Bank Laura Tubo First Energy Chad Vavpetic AXA Advisors, LLC Holly Welch McGuffey PK-8 School Kathleen Worhatch KeyBank 2015-2016 Junior Achievement Staff Michele Merkel, President Marcy Angelo, Program & Special Events Coordinator Marissa Devantier, Program Coordinator Nicole Fond, Program Manager Justin Vinkler, Intern Rachael Merlene, Ashtabula County District Manager

August 18, 2017 Dear Friend of JA, Since 1952, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley has been making a positive difference in the lives of our youth. No other organization has the reach and impact that JA has in educating our young people on the virtues of the free enterprise system and instilling in them a solid foundation of financial literacy skills. This past school year, the organization partnered with 91 schools in 608 classrooms impacting 13,053 students. These accomplishments are made possible because our community provides both the financial resources and volunteers. In fact, 479 caring adults volunteered to present JA programs providing 89,536 educational contact hours during the 2016-2017 school year. Fiscal responsibility is our commitment to the philanthropic community. Though a Nonprofit organization, we still have a main objective to generate a return on investments; returns not measured with capital gains but in the lives inspired. Therefore, annually we monitor program implementation and outcomes next to the financial bottom line. More than $0.87 of every dollar secured is spent on children in our local communities experiencing JA. This exceeds the National Charities Information Bureau’s philanthropy minimum guideline. When our supporters like YOU make an investment of time, energy, and/or money in JA, it’s an investment in a person with an infinite return. Evaluations show, time and time again, that JA creates more educated and informed youth who understand how to prosper in our economic system.

The enclosed report includes names that demonstrate the engagement of donors, volunteers and schools in ensuring that JA is a priority for our young people. We appreciate everything you do! Together we contribute to the vitality of our community and a well-educated workforce. Your leadership, expertise and community support are critical to JA’s success. The full report can be viewed on our website: warren-youngstown.ja.org

Sincerely,

Ryan Pastore Board Chair

Michele Merkel President

Your name is important! We have carefully reviewed the names listed in this report. However, in a listing of this length, errors may occur. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or incorrectly listed, please accept our apology and bring the error to our attention so that we may correct our records.

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley │ Northwood Center 1601 Motor Inn Drive #305 Girard, Ohio 44420 │phone: 330.539.5268 fax: 330.539.9550 │email: michele.merkel@ja.org │ web: warren-youngstown.ja.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/JAMahoningValley │ Twitter: @jamv │ Instagram @JAMahoningValley

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley thanks those that provided support for the 2016-2017 program year in impacting 13,053 K-12 students.

Platinum Supporters

Ohio Youth Entrepreneurship Grant

Gold Supporters

The Pollock Company Foundation

The William M. Neckerman Jr. Foundation

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley reached 13,053 students in 608 classrooms during the 2016-2017 school year. Over 479 volunteers gave 89,536 contact hours of their time and talents to work with the young people in our community. These passionate volunteers, investors, educators, and local leaders are individuals who care enough to make a difference in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life through the enrichment with the JA experience. For many children, experiencing JA is seeing an activity and visualizing a future where their dreams can become reality. We would like to thank all of our donors, volunteers, educators, board of directors and special event participants for helping to make our program year a success! We are grateful for the volunteers who devoted time and resources out of their busy work schedules to make a connection from the business world to the classroom. We appreciate their commitment to the Mahoning Valley. And of course, a very special thank you to all of our donors who made a financial contribution to Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley! Levels are determined by contributions received through Personal and In-Kind Contributions, Grants, Special Events, Sponsorships, and Volunteer Support July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 __________________________________________________________________________________

Platinum $10,000+ ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________

The Ashtabula Foundation ^ The Burton D. Morgan Foundation ^ Ohio Department of Education ^ Youngstown State University (OYEP Grant) ^ The Raymond John Wean Foundation ^ The Youngstown Foundation ^ __________________________________________________________________________________

Gold $5,000-$9,999 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________

Chemical Bank ^ The Community Foundation ^ Home Savings Charitable Foundation ^ Huntington National Bank ^ Nordson XALOY ^ The Pollock Company Foundation ^ The Thomases Family Endowment of the YAJF ^ The William M. Neckerman Jr. Foundation ^

Silver $1,000-$4,999 (continued) The Hartford Grant ^ Kent State University Ashtabula ^ Kent State University Salem ^ KeyBank Foundation ^ Senator Maurice & Florence Lipscher Fund ^ Modern Diagnostic Solutions LLC ^ PNC Bank Foundation ^ Robert S. Morrison Foundation ^ Ruth H. Beecher Charitable Trust ^ Salem Community Foundation ^ Sebo, Bob and Linda ^ UAW Local 1112 ^ UAW Local 1714 ^ United Way of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley ^ Urig, Kim & Chris ^ Vallourec Star ^ Vavpetic, Chad ^ W. & H. Bender Memorial Fund ^ Walmart Foundation ^ Warren P. Willliamson, Jr. Fund ^ William J. Bruder Trust ^ __________________________________________________________________________________

Bronze $500-$999

^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________

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Silver $1,000-$4,999 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________

Aimee and Lulu Seidel Foundation ^ Anne K. Christman Fund ^ Associated School Employees Credit Union ^* Boardman Printing * Boots, Jim * Butech Bliss ^ The Cafaro Foundation ^ Citizens Bank ^ Cortland Bank ^ FactSet Research Systems, Inc. ^ Fibus Family Foundation ^ Frances Schermer Charitable Trust ^ General Motors Lordstown ^ Giant Eagle, Inc. ^ Heintz Business Service of Ohio, Inc. ^ Hill, Barth & King ^ Hot Dog Shoppe, Inc. ^ I.J. Van Huffel Foundation ^ Jane F. Lamb Charitable Foundation ^

Cohen and Company ^ The Conneaut Foundation ^ Dalton, Caren & Ryerson ^ The DeBartolo Corporation ^ Dobbins Elementary School ^ Dominion Foundation ^ Douglas A. Emery Agency, Inc. ^ Fireline Inc. ^ French, David and Patty ^* Gazette Newspapers, Inc. ^ Geneva-Liberty Steel Ltd. ^ HD Davis CPAs LLC ^ Hopestar, LLC ^ Jaskiewicz, Chris ^ Jet Creative Productions ^* Maki, Melissa ^ Mayernick, Holly ^ Mahoning Valley Scrappers * Packer Thomas ^ Robert H. Reakirt Foundation ^ Rotary Club & Foundation of Warren ^ RT Vernal Paving, Inc. ^ Seven Seventeen Credit Union ^ Sherman Creative Promotions, Inc. ^ Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal ^ Sokolov, Richard & Susan ^ Worhatch, Kathleen ^ The Youngstown Foundation Support Fund ^

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Partners $100-$499 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________

Abruzzino, Vito ^ Andrico, Katherine ^ Apicella, Dr. and Mrs. Salvatore ^ Armstrong Cable Services ^* ASHTA Chemicals, Inc. ^ Ashtabula County Department of Family Services * A-Tech ^* Awad, Tarik ^ AXA Advisors, LLC ^ Balog, Frank ^ Basista, Cheryl ^ Bendis, Todd ^ Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley ^ BJ Alan Company ^ BOC Water Hydraulics ^ Brecht Insurance, LLC ^ Bruce, Martha Irene ^ Bury Financial Group ^ Canteen Service of Steel Valley ^ Cardinal CafĂŠ at Canfield High School ^ Charles MFG Co. ^ Chick-fil-A Boardman * Church, John and Kelly ^ Cinelli, Dr. and Mrs. Albert and Suzanne ^ Comfort Keepers * Community Counseling Center ^ Condo, Inc. ^ Conneaut Savings Bank ^ Costello, Thomas & Janet ^ Covelli Enterprises/Panera Bread * Crofford, Angela C. ^ DeChellis, Enzo ^ Dennis DeCamillo ^ DeSalvo Construction ^ Dominion Foundation Matching Gifts ^ Excel Appraisal Services Inc. ^ Eyster, David & Dianne ^ Farmers National Bank ^ First Energy Foundation ^

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Partners $100-$499

Friends < $99

^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations

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First National Bank of Pennsylvania ^ Fitness Together * Foster, Kimberly ^ Francis, Garrett ^ The Gibson Agency ^ Green Valley Seed ^ Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. ^ Hennigan, Lavette ^ Herrmann, Kristina ^ Holloway Insurance, Inc. ^ Home Savings Charitable Foundation ^ Home2Suites Youngstown * Hoopes, Brian ^ Housel, Brittany ^ Jet Stream International ^ Kent State University East Liverpool ^ King, Ruthie ^ Kiwanis Club of Boardman ^ Komara Jewelers * Kurish, Michael ^ Licata, Betty Jo ^ Marino, John ^ Marx, Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca ^ McDonnell, George ^ Mellott, Brian ^ Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley ^ Merkel, Michele ^ Mock, Thomas & Kathy ^ Molly Maid of Mahoning and Trumbull ^ The Muransky Companies ^ Nezbeth, Chaney ^ Packer Thomas ^ Palmer, Daniel ^ Pastore, Ryan ^ Patterson, Rep. and Mrs. John ^ PNC Foundation Matching Gift Program ^ Ringer Screen Print ^ Ryser, Thomas & Jeanette ^ Salem Amvets Post #45 ^ Sebastian, James ^ Sherman Creative Promotions, Inc. ^ Simon Morris & Esther Family Foundation (YAJF) ^ Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal ^ Sinchak, Gregory ^ Stambaugh, Elijah ^ The Links, Inc. Youngstown Chapter ^ Thomas Fence Co., Inc. ^ Thomas, James ^ Tim Ryan for Congress ^ Toot, Josh and Jami ^ Willner, Dr. Bruce ^ Wilson, Leah ^ Youngstown Business Incubator ^ Youngstown Lions Club ^ Youngstown Oxygen & Welding Supply, Inc. ^ Yurchyk & Davis CPAs ^ YWCA Warren ^ Ziegler Heating ^ Zorn, William and Barbara ^

Adventure Zone * Amazon Smile ^ Angelo, Marcy; Advocare * Avalon Downtown * Ashtabula Insurance ^ Ballet Western Reserve * Bits and Pieces * BrodMor Property Management ^ Burger, Debra ^ The Daily Grind, Boardman * Devantier, Marissa ^ Evick, Janice L. ^ Fauvie, Jonathon ^ Flake, Col. Mark ^ Fleming, Atty. Alfred and Mrs. Suzanne ^ Foley, Jeanne ^ Frantz, Kathy ^ Fred Astaire * Hays Enterprises Inc. ^ Hreno, Michael ^ Marshall's Tire & Automotive, INC. ^ The Mocha House, Warren * Old Firehouse Winery * Pappas, Maria ^ Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel ^ Ramunno, Louis A. ^ Rise Pies * Sam’s Club #6322 * Schiavoni, Joe ^ Stanley Steamer ^ Tee's Dental Laboratory ^ Tubo, Laura ^ Youngstown Physical Therapists, Inc. ^

“For some of these students, this is the first time learning about business. It’s exciting for them to have conversations with adults from the business world.” - Marissa Devantier

“JA provides practical, useful information and advice on topics that will impact every student. I believe that, for many students, no one else is teaching these lessons to them.” — JA volunteer

1601 Motor Inn Drive # 305 Girard, OH 44420 Phone: 330.539.5268 Visit our website: warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA Volunteers

2016 - 2017

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley reached 13,053 students in 608 classrooms during the 2016-2017 school year. We salute our dedicated business and community mentors who so graciously give of themselves in the classroom and at our special events. Their impact on the students is measurable and offers a rich learning experience. Many thanks to these incredible volunteers and to the companies at which they work, and the institutions they attend. Over 479 volunteer mentors gave 89,536 mentorship hours of their time and talents to work with the young people in our community. Vito Abruzzino*, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. Danielle Adair , Easter Seals: Mahoning, Trumbull & Columbiana Counties Kenneth Adams, Data Kinetics Victoria Adams, Community Volunteer Kelsey Aeppli, Farmers National Bank Lori Albrecht, Park Avenue Winery April Alexander, Youngstown City School District Joyce Alexander, Neil Kennedy Recovery Centers Michael Alexander, Chemical Bank Anissa Al-Karain, Liberty High School-Student Brian Alls, Community Volunteer Gabriella Alvarez, KSU Salem-Student Byron Alvarico, Community Volunteer Renee Amacher, Meridian Healthcare Ahmad Amireh, Liberty High School-Student Dylan Anders, Cortland Bank Shannon Anderson, Community Volunteer Kathy Andrico, Community Volunteer Marcy Angelo, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Robert Antenucci, Kent State University Trumbull Patrick Arcaro*, Ashtabula County Department of Jobs & Family Services Alan Armstrong, Woodforest National Bank Blaine Armstrong, YSU-Student Shannon Arnim, YSU-Student Lauren Arnold, Community Volunteer Carvel Austin, Liberty High School-Student Tarik Awad*, Cohen & Company Bob Bachinger, Compco Industries Roger Bacon, Community Volunteer Tricia Bair, Springfield High School-Student Pam Baker, Girard Intermediate School Tracie Balentine, Community Volunteer Frank Balog*, HBK CPAs & Consultants Breen Bannon, Farmers National Bank Zachary Barber, Springfield High School-Student Andy Barkley, Associated School Employees Credit Union Cheryl Basista*, Retired, Youngstown City School District Shari Baxter, Joseph Badger School District Jamie Beacom*, Star Beacon Rita Beish, YSU- Student Daniel Belinky, YSU-Student Todd Bendis*, Lake City Plating Becky Bertuzzi, VEC, Inc. Carla Bettross, Community Volunteer Dave Blasko, HBK CPAs & Consultants Aubrey Blews, Home Savings Bank Carla Bobbey, Community Volunteer Michael Boccia, Ditto Talk Stacey Boccieri, Community Volunteer Beau Bogan, Community Volunteer Daniel Bokesch, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Eugene Bonanno, Community Volunteer Karen Boros, Associated School Employees Credit Union Karen Bosley, Cortland Bank Cari Boulton, Liberty High School-Student Sydni Bowker, Crestview High School-Student Chris Brecht, State Farm Insurance LeAnn Brine, Home Savings Bank Jerome Brockway*, A-Tech Annette Brown, Chemical Bank Jennifer Brown, Community Volunteer Emma Brown-Simpson, Warren City School District Susan Brucoli, Community Volunteer Mandi Bundy, Huntington National Bank Rachel Burch, Conneaut Savings Bank William Burgess, Kent State University Trumbull Stephanie Burke, YSU-Student Bailey Bury, Community Volunteer Todd Bury, Bury Financial Group Jodi Calaway, University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Kristina Call, Kent State University Ashtabula Matthew Campbell, Branch Street Coffee Roasters, LLC Mike Candela*, Pymatuning Valley Local School District Holly Carpenter, Kasmer Insurance Agency, LLC Francesca Centofanti, Springfield High School-Student Gianna Centofanti, YSU-Student Sara Chaszeyka, Springfield High School-Student Carmella Christian, University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Nancy Ciotti, Community Volunteer Daniel Cipriano, YSU-Student

Raven Clark, Liberty High School-Student Kristen Clayton, Gia's Pizzeria Carli Click, Cortland Bank Scott Coblitz, A. Louis Supply Harlie Coleman, Crestview High School-Student Pamela Coleman, YSU-Student Mary Collins, Kent State University Ashtabula Venita Collins, Chemical Bank Alec Coman, Liberty High School-Student Kesha Conway*, LEADERship Matt Conway, Hughes Roller Hilary Cook, Thermae Retreat Cami Cope, Giant Eagle Matt Coppola, Liberty High School-Student Kyle Countryman, Millwood, Inc. Alexis Cowles, Compco Industries Dawn Cragon, Ashtabula County Courthouse Kyle Cranmer, Salem Tire Service Rosalie Crawford-Vigliotti, Community Volunteer Bill Creed*, Gazette Newspapers Kyle Crouthamel, HBK CPAs & Consultants Kathy Cumberworth, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Danielle Dadig, YSU-Student Joe Danyi, Youngstown Computer Zach Darnell, Phantoms Hockey Robyn Darocha, Associated School Employees Credit Union Nichole David, KeyBank Jeff Davies, Moors & Cabot Investments Kaden Davis, Crestview High School-Student William Dawes, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Kevin Day, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. Dennis DeCamillo, Deputy Auditor, Ashtabula County Enzo DeChellis*, Geneva-Liberty Steel Ltd. Nicole Deligianis*, Laborers' International Union of North America Local 245 Gianna Delluomo, Community Volunteer Jeff Delluomo, Community Volunteer Holly DeLucia, KSU Salem-Student Holly Dennis, Citizens Bank Megan Deskin, Springfield High School-Student Marissa Devantier, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Kendra DeWitt, Springfield High School-Student Dylan Dickey, Crestview High School-Student Ryan DiMeolo, AXA Advisors, LLC Ann Distelrath, University Hospital Conneaut Medical Center Deanna Dodge, Lake City Plating Bradley Dofka, YSU-Student Damon Dohar, Weathersfield Local School District Karen Donahue, Cortland Bank Megan Donegan, Springfield High School-Student Lindsey Druschel, Springfield High School-Student William Duckworth, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated JP Ducro, Ducro Funeral Services Beth Dulovich, Cortland Bank Autumn Duncan, Liberty High School-Student Sharon Ebling, Associated School Employees Credit Union Lori Edwards, Associated School Employees Credit Union Diana Eggleston, Catholic Charities Regional Agency May Lynn Einfalt, Liberty High School-Student Michelle Elia, State Support Team Region 5 Chelsea Ellington, YSU-Student Ken English, Edward Jones Jihad Esmail, Liberty High School-Student Dema Esper, Youngstown State University Megan Factor, YSU-Student Jonathon Fauvie*, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Camille Favre*, Seven Seventeen Credit Union LeighAnn Fedor, Chemical Bank Danielle Feezle, Community Volunteer Nicholas Ferraro, Jr., Liberty High School-Student Tracy Filisky, Community Volunteer Todd Finn, Farmers Trust Company James Fisher, Community Volunteer Mary Fitch, Liberty High School-Student Evangela Fleming, University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Kaitlynn Flynn, Springfield High School-Student Nicole Fond, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Carl Foote, Aflac Jake Ford, Springfield High School-Student Jessica Foster, Cohen & Company Kimberly Foster*, Chemical Bank

* JA Board Member

Garrett Francis*, Vallourec Star Todd Franko, The Vindicator Patty French, Community Volunteer Tonya Fritz, ASHTA Chemical Heather Fronk, Huntington National Bank Hannah Fulvi, YSU-Student Sandy Furano, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Nicole Furrie, Home Savings Bank Rita Fuscoe, Citizens Bank Deanna Fusillo, Sassy Girl Media Laurie Gartland, Austintown Intermediate School Jennifer Gasser, Chestnut Ridge Assoc. Ltd. Mattisyn Gebhardt, Springfield High School-Student Cheryl Geidner, Associated School Employees Credit Union James Gibbs, First National Bank Kimberly Gilbert, Associated School Employees Credit Union Bergen Giordani, One Hot Cookie Derek Glabecki, AXA Advisors, LLC Christina Goodnight, Andover Bank Lance Grahn, Kent State University Trumbull Ginger Grilli, Della Walker House Marcy Grossen, YSU-Student Josh Grottron, U.S. Bank Jane Haines, Ultimate Appearance Chelsea Hall, Dominion Energy Ohio Michael Hanhauser, AXA Advisors, LLC Brian Hartmann, AXA Advisors, LLC Leanna Hartsough, YSU-Student Sarah Hartzler, Springfield High School-Student Autumn Harvey, AXA Advisors, LLC Melissa Harvey, Ashtabula County Land Reutilization Corporation Steven Haynie, Weathersfield Local School District Bryce Heinbaugh, Insurance Exchange Navigators Ali Heinonen, Ashtabula County Assistant Prosecutor Jeremy Hemmerle-Orlik, YSU-Student Kristina Herrmann*, Covelli Enterprises Tanay Hill, Farmers Insurance Jamie Hochschild, Andover Bank Brittany Hoon, YSU-Student Jenn Horn, YSU-Student Brittany Housel*, Youngstown Business Incubator Avery Howard, Liberty High School-Student Cristina Huffman, Community Volunteer Paul Hugenburg, InfoGPS Networks, Inc. Emily Huggins, YSU-Student Aleah Hughes, YSU-Student Courtney Hughes, Springfield High School-Student Sherri Hull, Cortland Bank Jenny Hunt, Community Volunteer Sandy Huston, Community Volunteer Bryan Ignazio, Cortland Bank Sarah Imhoff, HBK CPAs & Consultants Brittney Inglis, Austintown Intermediate School Richard Jackson, ASHTA Chemical Chris Jaskiewicz*, HOPESTAR, LLC Amy Jefferis, YSU-Student Jennifer Johnson, Aqua Ohio Jacqueline Johnston, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. James Johnston, Community Volunteer Chertann Jones, The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake Shanika Jordan, Financial Education Services Christopher Julian, YSU-Student Tina Kali, Community Volunteer Ray Kashmiry, R. Kashmiry Associates Amy Kaufman, Butler Institute of American Art Janet Keene, Lyle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. Tim Kerhes*, Big Brothers Big Sisters Ruthie King*, The Links Incorporated Youngstown Ashley Klase, YSU-Student Elaine Klempay, Apria Healthcare Deana Klindworth, Community Volunteer Gloria Kobus, Youngstown State University Niki Koch, Chemical Bank Steve Kochemba, Badger Middle School Mary Korff, Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. Sheila Kosmo, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Alicia Kostyk, YSU-Student Heather Kovacic, Conneaut Arts Center Samantha Kral, YSU-Student Brandi Kraynik, University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Debbie Kreatsoulas, Community Volunteer

Megan Krippel*, Kent State University Ashtabula Michael Kurish*, Associated School Employees Credit Union Madison Laboy, Springfield High School-Student Charles Lamping, MassMutual Financial Group Tom Lane, ECCA Payroll Laurie LaPlante, Community Volunteer Donald Larabee, KSU Salem-Student Natalie Lariccia, Jones Wealth Management Valerie Latessa, Springfield High School-Student Amanda Latva, Conneaut Public Library Danielle Lazor, Compass Family & Community Services Frank Ledenko, Community Volunteer Susan Leetch, Chemical Bank Betty Jo Licata*, Youngstown State University Julie Liddle, Community Volunteer Jiovanni Lieggi, Liberty High School-Student Rachel Lindesmith, First Energy Gina Linert, Community Volunteer Patti L'Italien, Community Volunteer Mei Liu, YSU-Student Lisa Long, Salem Regional Medical Center Zachary Long, Liberty High School-Student Mary Louk, First National Bank Juliet MacDonald, Community Volunteer Veronica Macek, Community Volunteer David Machak, Community Volunteer Breann Machingo, HBK CPAs & Consultants Candace Madden, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Tara Mady, Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau Shelley Magni, Commercial Metal Forming Melissa Maki*, Cortland Bank Traci Manning, Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center Brent Marakas, Cortland Bank Deanna Marchionda*, Transamerica Financial Advisors Aubrey Marcolini, Penske Julianna Margala, YSU-Student Stephanie Markey, Community Volunteer Tony Maroni, Essex of Salem Nursing Center Julianna Marsco, Cortland Bank Michelene Maruca, Cortland Bank Dina Marzano, Community Volunteer Tracie Mastrangelo, Mineral Ridge High School Kristin Masucci, The Lawn Ranger Kelly Mavar, Wal-Mart #3293 Melissa May, Country Neighbor Holly Mayernick*, Infinity Resources Candys Mayo, Quinn Engineering and Employment Network Laura McBride, Springfield Local School District Chris McCarty*, The McKinley Institute George McDonnell*, US Military Maintenance Northeast Ohio Derrick McDowell, Community Volunteer Tim McFadden, Kent State University Salem Jill McFarland-Klocek, Rita's Italian Ice Vicki McGee, Simply Scarves and Such Brie McGirr, Kent State University Ashtabula Grant McIntire, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Tamisha McMullen, Community Volunteer Diana McWreath (DiPofi), Triumph Learning John Medina, Avanti Medical Solutions Tyler Medovich, Cortland Bank Brian Mellott*, The Muransky Companies Michele Merkel, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Rachael Merlene, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Michael Metzinger, HBK CPAs & Consultants Dee Michelle, The Youngstown Sophisticate Cali Mikovich, YSU-Student Amanda B. Miller, Community Volunteer Jaclyn Miller, Community Volunteer Julie Miller, First Energy Teresa Miller, Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp. Valerie Miller, YSU-Student Whitney Miller, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Wynona Miller*, KeyBank Kirstin Mills, Crestview High School-Student Meghan Mills, Springfield High School-Student Mary Mitchell, Andover Bank Kathy Mock*, United Way of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley/YSU Jonathon Moffett, Huntington National Bank Sarra Mohn*, Jet Creative David Mollenkopf, Crabb Insurance Agency, Inc. Alisha Moore, YSU-Student Zachary Moran, YSU-Student Deanna Morehead, Vallourec Star Missy Morehead, KeyBank Alexis Morozov, Springfield High School-Student Katherine Morrison, YSU-Student Kayla Motok, YSU-Student Christopher Mott, Premier Stamping & Assembly Amirah Mufleh, Liberty High School-Student Nathan Mullen, Morris Financial Group Jason Mumaw, Turning Technologies Janet Muntean, Poland Local School District Makenzie Nasci, Liberty High School-Student Julie Needs, Home Savings Bank

Colleen Neff, Community Volunteer Chaney Nezbeth*, YSU Foundation Mark Nicastro, Farmers National Bank Erica Noll, KSU Salem-Student Andrew Null, Butech Bliss Tony Orlando, Orlando's Golden Dawn Nikki Ostick, Catholic Charities Regional Agency Maddie Pacifico, YSU-Student Rocky Page, Cortland Bank Daniel Palmer*, Kent State University Trumbull Richard Palmer*, Farmers National Bank John Palo*, The Robert S. Morrison Foundation Alex Paolucci, Kent State University Ashtabula Christine Papa, Community Volunteer James Papa, UPMC Jameson Hospital Maria Pappas*, Retired, Youngstown City Schools Sara Park, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau Ryan Pastore*, PNC Bank Dave Pavlich, Chemical Bank Lynne Pavlich, Chemical Bank Mike Pecchia, Cohen & Company Kyowa Pegues, Chemical Bank Shelly Pelles, Community Volunteer Makenna Perorazio, Crestview High School-Student Tom Phibbs*, The Lettuce People David Philibin, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Ann Phillips, YSU-Student Tashja Pisano, Liberty High School-Student Julia Pitcock, KSU Salem-Student Stephanie Platt, Community Volunteer Alexander Pociask, YSU-Student Luke Politsky, Youngstown State University Debbie Post, Lodge at Geneva on the Lake Stephen Poullas, The Soap Gallery Simon Rafidi, YSU-Student Brooklynn Ramsey, YSU-Student Nicole Ramson, Bodine Perry Thomas Raseta, Community Volunteer Paige Rassega, Packer Thomas Lesley Reed, Citizens Bank Thomas Reeveley, Team Office Technologies Zachary Renaldy, Springfield High School-Student Brianna Revels, YSU-Student Jacob Rice, University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Lindsey Rice, KSU Salem-Student Tabitha Richmond, YSU-Student James Ritter, Kent State University Trumbull Zachary Robles, KSU Salem-Student Nicki Rococi, Cohen & Company Jenna Roesch, YSU-Student Cynthia Rogers*, Triad Production Group a Division of 21 WFMJ John Rossi*, Regional Chamber Foundation Kristine Rotunno, Community Volunteer Dominique Ruggiero, Cortland Bank Jean Rupert, Cortland Bank Victor Russell, Consumer Credit Counseling Service / Apprisen Anthony Russo, Community Volunteer Jeffrey Sabrin, Cree Richard Salmen, YSU-Student Kristi Sanchez, Community Volunteer Alyssa Sanders, Liberty High School-Student Kara Sanders, Woodforest National Bank Allison Sandusky, Huntington Bank Cindy Sarnowski*, Youngstown State University Andre Sahyoun, Chemical Bank Constance Scheanon, Ducro Funeral Home Dennis Schiraldi, DOYO Live Bruce Schlosser, BHHS Professional Realty Leslie Schreiber, Small Wonders Discovery and Learning Center Tori Schuller, HBK CPAs & Consultants Abigail Schuster, Liberty High School-Student Tina Scibona, Kurt Law Office, LLC Amber Scimone, Wal-Mart #3250 Kelly Scott, Eat Well to be Well, LLC James Sebastian*, Home Savings Bank Dan Segool, Chemical Bank Michael Sellers, Community Volunteer Katie Seminara-DeToro, Pizza Joe's Corporate Eric Senor, Andover Bank Samantha Serrano, Liberty High School-Student Mercedes Sevacko, Crestview High School-Student Cole Sexton, Springfield High School-Student Lindsey Shaffer, Community Volunteer Rose Shaffer Saborse, Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center Christopher Shannon, YSU-Student Christine Shelton, Youngstown State University Theresa Shifflet, Community Volunteer Daniel Shirley, Woodforest National Bank Sean Sich*, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Stephanie Siegel, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau Ryan Silvashy, Falcon Foundry Gregory Sinchak*, Packer Thomas David Smith, Kent State University Trumbull Greg Smith, Compco Industries

Melanie Smith, HD Davis CPAs Shirley Smith-Fluent, The Law Offices of Shirley J. Smith, LLC Andrew Snyderman, Phantoms Hockey Megan Sovik, McConnell Marketing David Spalding, Community Volunteer Elijah Stambaugh*, Lightning Grader Harry Steele, First National Bank Andrea Steiner, Badger Middle School Brad Stephens, Salem Public Library Lori Stevens*, Conneaut Savings Bank Jayson Stoltz, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau Geoffrey Stoner, Community Volunteer Dianne Studzinski, Huntington National Bank Sherri Sullivan, Family Pride of Northeast Ohio Julie Sundquist*, Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce Marolan Sunseri, Simco Management Corp. Bob Swauger, Citizens Bank Debra Swiger, Consumers Bank Melissa Takas, Vallourec Star Butch Temnick, Community Volunteer Michelle Tensley, Home Savings Bank Matthew Thomas, MassMutual Financial Group Laisa Thompson, Community Volunteer Joshua Toot*, Huntington National Bank Jamie Trina, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Athena Tsudis, Community Volunteer Laura Tubo*, First Energy Ryan Tunison, YSU-Student Chris Urig, Greenville Metals Kim Urig, Community Volunteer Beth Valerio, Home Savings Bank Mary Valko, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Lisa Vallas, Chemical Bank Leslie Valsi, Chemical Bank Tom Varley, Compco Industries Tiffany Varney-Sedlacko, Youngstown City School District Pamela Vass, Ellwood Quality Steels Chad Vavpetic*, AXA Advisors, LLC Justin Vinkler, YSU-Student Trisha Vukovich, Chemical Bank Ke'Asia Wagner, Liberty High School-Student David Walker, Sr., Aflac Kelley Warga, Prospect Elementary School Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care Bonnie Warren, Comfort Keepers Dana Warren, Chemical Bank Angel Wassie, State Road Occupational Medical Morgan Weinreber, Liberty High School-Student Holly Welch*, McGuffey PK-8 School Simon Werle, American Family Insurance Rich Wetzel, Youngstown Business Incubator Nicole Whitsel, Cortland Bank Melissa Whorten, Austintown Intermediate School Lucas Wiesen, Liberty High School-Student Erin Williams, Capital Health Home Care Grant Williams, ReRoof Ohio Terrance Williams, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Leah Wilson, Community Volunteer Mark Winchell, AC 503 Corp Amber Wintz, ASHTA Chemical Jennifer Wise, Chemical Bank Ivy Withers, Springfield High School-Student Scott Wludyga*, Pymatuning Valley School Barbara Wood, Community Volunteer Katherine Woods, Chemical Bank Kathleen Worhatch*, KeyBank Danielle Wright, YSU-Student Cassandra Wyatt, Chemical Bank Maysoon Yasin, Woodforest National Bank Abdel Yusuf, Liberty High School-Student Mohammad Yusuf, YSU-Student Lynn Zalewski*, Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County Christy Zelinsky, Cortland Bank

1601 Motor Inn Drive # 305 Girard, OH 44420 Phone: 330.539.5268

Participating Schools 2016-2017 Academic Year Ashtabula County

Ashtabula County Public Library (1) Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus (1) Conneaut High School (1) Conneaut Middle School (11) Geneva High School (2) Geneva Middle School (15) Grand River Academy (1) Grand Valley Middle School (10) Jefferson Area Junior High School (9) Jefferson Area Senior High School (2) Lakeside Junior High School (21) Pymatuning Valley High School (8) Pymatuning Valley Middle School (8) Wallace H. Braden Middle School (10)

Columbiana County

Buckeye Elementary School (20) Columbiana County Career & Technical Center (2) Crestview Elementary School (4) East Liverpool Christian School (1) Heartland Christian School (1) Kent State University Salem (1) Leetonia Elementary School (2) Leetonia High School (2) Southeast Elementary School (12) Southern Local Elementary School (3) Southern Local Junior/Senior High School (1) United Local Elementary School (4) Valley Christian School (1)

Mahoning County Alta Head Start (1) Austintown Elementary School (15) Austintown Fitch High School (28) Austintown Intermediate School (16) Boardman Center Intermediate School (1) Boardman High School (15) Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown (4) Campbell Memorial High School (3) Canfield High School (18) Canfield Village Middle School (12) Cardinal Mooney High School (2) Chaney High School (5) Choffin Career and Technical Center (4) Discovery at Kirkmere (6) Dobbins Elementary School (12) East High School (14) Harding Elementary School (5) Holy Family School (14) Jackson-Milton Middle/High School (1) Life Skills Center of Youngstown (1) Lowellville Jr./Sr. High School (3) Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (9) Martin Luther King Elementary School (6) Paul C. Bunn Elementary School (4) Poland Middle School (12) Poland Seminary High School (16) Poland Union Elementary School (6) Programs of Promise at Wilson (2) South Range High School (1) Springfield Elementary School (10) St. Charles School (2) Struthers Elementary School (7) Struthers High School (5)

Struthers Middle School (12) Tabernacle Baptist Church (3) Taft Elementary School (8) Ursuline High School (1) Volney Rodgers Middle School (2) Warriors Inc. (1) Western Reserve Local School (1) William Holmes McGuffey Elementary School (8) Williamson Elementary School (5) Youngstown Early College (3)

Trumbull County Badger High School (3) Badger Middle School (4) Bristol High School (7) Champion High School (5) Girard Intermediate School (18) Girard Jr./Sr. High School (12) Howland High School (1) John F. Kennedy Catholic School (2) LaBrae Middle School (12) Lakeview Elementary School (5) Liberty High School (9) Lordstown High School (8) Maplewood High School (1) McDonald High School (11) Mineral Ridge High School (10) Prospect Elementary School (11) Trumbull Family Fitness (3) Victory Christian School (1) W.S. Guy Middle School (24) Warren G. Harding High School (2) YWCA Warren (1) Over 57% of students served by JAMV last year were LMI.

2016-2017 Summary # of Programs

Value to County Schools

Mahoning

304

$185,764

Trumbull

150

$91,659

Columbiana

$32,997

Ashtabula

100

$61,106

TOTAL

608

$371,526

# of Programs

# of Students

Elementary School

191

4,310

Middle School

216

4,933

High School

201

3,810

TOTAL

608

13,053

Mentorship Hours JA Volunteers

89,536 479

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / Northwood Center 1601 Motor Inn Drive #305 Girard, Ohio 44420 phone: 330.539.5268 / fax: 330.539.9550 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org web: warren-youngstown.ja.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/JAMahoningValley / Twitter: @JAMV / Instagram: @JAMahoning

Board of Directors and staff

EXECUTIVE Board Chair Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank Past Chair Chris Jaskiewicz, HopeStar LLC Vice Chair Chris McCarty, The McKinley Institute Treasurer Mike Kurish, Associated School Employees Credit Union Secretary Kathleen Worhatch, KeyBank

Daniel Palmer, Kent State University Trumbull

DIRECTORS

Richard Palmer, Farmers National Bank

Vito Abruzzino, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd.

Maria Pappas, Retired, Youngstown City Schools

Tarik Awad, Cohen & Company

Tom Phibbs, Lettuce Do Good

Frank L. Balog, Hill, Barth & King

Cynthia N. Rogers, Triad Production Group - A Division of WFMJ/WBCB Television

Cheryl Basista, Retired, Youngstown City Schools Enzo DeChellis, Geneva-Liberty Steel, Ltd Jonathon Fauvie, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Camille A. Favre, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Kimberly Foster, Chemical Bank

John Rossi, Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber Cindy Sarnwoski, YSU Beeghly College of Education James Sebastian, Home Savings and Loan Company Sean Sich, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Greg Sinchak, Packer Thomas

Garrett Francis, Vallourec Star Kristina Herrmann, Covelli Enterprises Brittany Housel, Youngstown Business Incubator Ruthie King, The Youngstown Chapter of the Links, Inc. Betty Jo Licata, YSU Williamson College of Business Administration

Elijah Stambaugh, Lightning Grader Josh Toot, The Huntington National Bank Laura Tubo, First Energy Chad Vavpetic, AXA Advisors, LLC Holly Welch, McGuffey PK-8

Melissa Maki, Cortland Bank Deanna Marchionda, Transamerica Financial Advisors

Junior Achievement Staff

George McDonnell, US Military Maintenance Northeast Ohio

Michele Merkel, President

Brian Mellott, The Muransky Companies Kathy Mock, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Sarra Mohn, Jet Creative

Marcy Angelo, Program & Special Events Coordinator Nicole Fond, Program Manager Marissa Devantier, Program Coordinator Rachael Merlene, Ashtabula County District Manager

Chaney Nezbeth, Youngstown State University Foundation

Justin Vinkler, Intern

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / Northwood Center 1601 Motor Inn Drive #305 Girard, Ohio 44420 / phone: 330.539.5268 fax: 330.539.9550 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org / web: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/JAMahoningValley / Twitter: http://twitter.com/JAMV

JA Company Program During the 2016-2017 school year, Boardman High School, Canfield High School, and Poland Seminary High School participated in the JA Company Program. Students were introduced to the key elements involved in organizing and operating a business, while empowering them to solve problems and address local needs through the entrepreneurial spirit. The program is designed with meeting-specific lessons where resources are presented to increase student interaction and emphasize JA's experiential approach to learning. JA Company Program correlates well to state Social Studies, English, and Mathematics standards, as well as the Common Core State Standards.

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Matthew Campbell, Branch Street Coffee Roasters, LLC; Holly Carpenter, Kasmer Insurance Agency, LLC; Derrick McDowell, Community Volunteer; Vicki McGee, Simply Scarves and Such; Jason Mumaw, Turning Technologies; Richard Salmen, YSU Student

“We are trying to teach them all the lessons about running a business. Sometimes I’m a bit tough, but I want it to be a real-world experience.” - Vicki McGee, volunteer mentor, Simply Scarves and Such “It makes learning real. It’s an outstanding preparation for students’ careers.” - Sherry Creighton, Educator, Canfield High School Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA Be Entrepreneurial During the 2016-2017 school year, Canfield High School and East High School participated in the JA Be Entrepreneurial Program, which introduces students to the essential elements of a practical business plan and then challenges them to start an entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. Students learned about advertising, competitive advantages, financing, marketing, and product development. JA Be Entrepreneurial is designed to support the skills and competencies identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. JA programs also correlate to state standards in Social Studies, English, and Mathematics, and to Common Core State Standards.

Thank You to Our Volunteers: April Alexander, Youngstown Afterschool Alliance; Camille Favre, Seven Seventeen Credit Union; Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care

“I learned how to own a business and how to talk to people who might invest in that business.” “Ethics are a part of every day business decisions.” “I learned how to think thoroughly and how to keep my business open.” “I learned what it takes to start a product.” Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA Innovation Challenge JA Innovation Challenge took place at Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration on May 16th. JA hosted over 60 students from Youngstown City Schools, grades 5 through 12. There were 23 business pitches presented, followed by 3 workshops which featured problem solving, creativity, and branding. Special thanks to Suzanne Barbati of OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology, Brian Alls of Youngstown Business Incubator, and Ta’Ree Avery of Dough House Cookies for hosting those workshops. Many members of JA’s board attended the event, participating as judges during the business presentations. At the end of JA Innovation Challenge, board members joined other business leaders to meet with students one-on-one and ‘invest’ in the students’ products during a trade show. “For some of these students, this is the first time learning about business. It’s exciting for them to have conversations with adults from the business world.” Marissa Devantier, Junior Achievement

The students were able to recognize characteristics and practices of successful entrepreneurs. They were able to evaluate an entrepreneurial idea based on product, customer, and competitive advantage criteria. Participants were also able to demonstrate business planning skills for a venture start-up, marketing, financing, management, and ethical decision-making.

Thank You To Our Volunteers: April Alexander, Youngstown Afterschool Alliance; Brian Alls, Youngstown Business Incubator; Joe Angelo, Youngstown State University; TaRee Avery, Dough House Cookies; Tarik Awad, Cohen & Company; Suzanne Barbati, OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology; Gianna Centofanti, Youngstown Business Incubator; Jim Cossler, Youngstown Business Incubator; Stephanie Gilchrist, Youngstown Business Incubator; Chris Jaskiewicz, HOPESTAR, LLC; Pat Lowry, Youngstown City Schools; Candys Mayo, Quinn Engineering and Employment Network, LLC; Julie Michael-Smith, Youngstown State University; Chaney Nezbeth, YSU Foundation; Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank; Elijah Stambaugh, Lightning Grader; Chad Vavpetic, AXA Advisors, LLC; Carmella Williams, Carmella Marie

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

The William M. Neckerman, Jr. Charitable Foundation

2017 JA Titan Business Challenge Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration hosted the 8 th annual JA Titan Business Challenge on March 9th for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley. A total of 87 students (29 teams) from 11 high schools participated. Each team, consisting of 3 students, became the CEO of a Holo-Generator company with total control of company operations. The teams worked with a local business mentor who provided insight into personal career and business development as well as guidance for decision making processes applicable to the JA Titan game strategy. Student teams competed against each other by analyzing market conditions over a series of quarters applying information under time pressure to interpret data and make decisions for their "virtual company". The winners each received a scholarship. Thank you to all of our sponsors, mentors, educators, students, and volunteers for making this years’ event a huge success!

SPONSORS:

BUSINESS MENTORS:

Event Sponsors: The Burton D. Morgan Foundation, The William M. Neckerman, Jr. Charitable Foundation, Denise & John York and The DeBartolo Corporation, Home Savings & Loan Charitable Foundation, Cafaro Foundation, FactSet, and Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration. Team Sponsors: ARMSTRONG, Associated School Employees Credit Union, Cortland Bank, Hill, Barth & King LLC., HOPESTAR, Phantoms Fireworks, Seven Seventeen Credit Union, Chris & Kim Urig, Youngstown Lions Club, Yurchyk & Davis CPA’s, Inc. In-Kind Donors: Associated School Employees Credit Union, Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Youngstown State University

ATTENDING SCHOOLS: Austintown Fitch High School—4 Teams Cardinal Mooney High School—3 Teams Champion High School—3 Teams Chaney High School—4 Teams Columbiana County Career & Technical Center—2 Teams Howland High School—2 Teams Lordstown High School—2 Teams Pymatuning Valley High School—3 Teams Southern Local High School—1 Team Valley Christian High School—3 Teams Victory Christian High School—2 Teams

Joyce Alexander—Neil Kennedy Recovery Centers *Frank Balog—Hill, Barth & King Dave Blasko—Hill, Barth, & King Joe Danyi—Youngstown Computer Lori Edwards—Associated School Employees Credit Union Jennifer Gasser—Community Volunteer Kimberly Gilbert—Associated School Employees Credit Union Chelsea Hall—Dominion Gas Brian Hartmann—AXA Advisors Sarah Imhoff—Hill, Barth & King *Chris Jaskiewicz—Hopestar, LLC Amy Kaufman—Butler Institute of American Art *Ruthie King—The Links Incorporated, Youngstown Elaine Klempay—Apria Healthcare Gloria Kobus—Youngstown State University *Michael Kurish—Associated Schools Employees Credit Union Charles Lamping—MassMutual Financial Group Mary Louk—First National Bank Candace Madden—Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley *Chris McCarty—The McKinley Institute *George McDonnell—US Military Maintenance Northeast Ohio Vicki McGee—Simply Scarves and Such *Chaney Nezbeth—Youngstown State University Foundation Stephanie Platt—Community Volunteer Katie Seminara-DeToro—Pizza Joe’s Corporate *Elijah Stambaugh—Lightning Grader Matthew Thomas—MassMutual Financial Group Chris Urig—Greenville Metals Kim Urig—Community Volunteer Gregg Warner—North Star Critical Care Simon Werle—American Family Insurance Grant Williams—ReRoof Ohio *JA Board Member

2017 JA Titan Champions

1st Place ($500 scholarships each) Chaney High School Jose Taveras Nazario, Seth Thomas, Tylor Penny 2nd Place ($250 scholarships each) Cardinal Mooney High School Dwayne Thornton, Jennifer Hoang, KaJuane Weeden 3rd Place ($100 scholarships each) Austintown Fitch High School Anna Harr, Ross Bailey, Haley Kovach

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

The Robert S. Morrison Foundation

2017 JA Titan Business Challenge The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake hosted the 1st annual JA Titan Business Challenge on March 23rd for Junior Achievement in Ashtabula County. A total of 32 students (11 teams) from 6 high schools participated. Each team, consisting of 3 students, became the CEO of a Holo-Generator company with total control of company operations. The teams worked with a local business mentor who provided insight into personal career and business development as well as guidance for decision making processes applicable to the JA Titan game strategy. Student teams competed against each other by analyzing market conditions over a series of quarters applying information under time pressure to interpret data and make decisions for their "virtual company". The winners each received a scholarship. Thank you to all of our sponsors, mentors, educators, students, and volunteers for making this years’ event a huge success!

SPONSORS:

BUSINESS MENTORS:

Event Sponsors: Kent State University at Ashtabula, The Robert S. Morrison Foundation

Chris Brecht—State Farm Insurance Rachel Burch—Conneaut Savings Bank Matt Conway—Hughes Roller Dawn Cragon—Treasurer, Ashtabula County Dennis DeCamillo—Deputy Auditor, Ashtabula County Autumn Harvey—AXA Advisors, LLC *Tim Kehres—Big Brothers Big Sisters *Ruthie King—The Youngstown Chapter of the Links, Inc. *Megan Krippel—Kent State University Ashtabula Brie McGirr—Kent State University Ashtabula *Chad Vavpetic—AXA Advisors, LLC

Team Sponsors: ASHTA Chemicals, Inc., Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus, AXA Advisors, LLC, Conneaut Moose Lodge #472, Conneaut Savings Bank, Patricia French, State Farm Insurance—Chris Brecht, State Representative John Patterson, Ziegler Heating Company Donors: Holly Mayernick, LaVette Hennigan, Ringer Screen Print, Thomas Fence Company In-Kind Donors: Ashtabula County Jobs and Family Services, Comfort Keepers, Community First Credit Union, Conneaut Savings Bank, Fortney Dental Group, Great Lakes GMC, Greg Sweet Chevrolet, Infinity Resources, Kent State University Ashtabula, Painesville Publishing, Standard Coffee, State Farm Insurance—Chris Brecht, Subway of Ashtabula, The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, University Hospitals

ATTENDING SCHOOLS: Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus Conneaut High School Geneva High School Grand River Academy Jefferson High School Pymatuning Valley High School

2017 JA Titan Champions 1st Place ($500 scholarships each) Jefferson High School Josey Snyder, Samuel Hitchcock, and Julian LaVelle 2nd Place ($250 scholarships each) Pymatuning Valley High School Emma Brown, Justin Perry, and Chase Braden 3rd Place ($150 scholarships each) Pymatuning High School Tyler Dunbar and Brent Knowles

Learn more about Junior Achievement at ashtabulacounty.ja.org

Business 2020 On November 9th, 2016, sixteen high schools from Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties attended Business 2020 at Youngstown State University. Business 2020, started by Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration in conjunction with Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, hosts high school students to help them in the areas of succeeding in business, careers in business and entrepreneurship. This year, more than 450 students were exposed to what they must do to become career ready. Over 15 area leaders from various segments of business offered insight and information during the panel sessions. STUDENT AND EDUCATOR COMMENTS “I really enjoyed the Careers in Business discussion.” “I loved the skills assessment.” “I really enjoyed learning about all of the opportunities that each major had to offer and skills for business for interviews. I also liked how we were taken seriously.” “The interaction between business professionals and students to give valuable insight.” “I liked the arrangement, presentation, and the individuals speaking about their personal experience.” THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Danielle Adair, Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties Kyle Countryman, Millwood, Inc. William Duckworth, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Camille Favre, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Todd Finn, Farmers Trust Company Chelsea Hall, Dominion Energy Ohio Jennifer Johnson, Aqua Ohio Tara Mady, Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau Shelley Magni, Commercial Metal Forming Michael Metzinger, HBK CPAs & Consultants Deanna Morehead, Vallourec Star Mark Nicastro, Farmers National Bank Nicole Ramson, Bodine Perry Megan Sovik, McConnell Marketing Pamela Vass, Ellwood Quality Steels Rich Wetzel, Youngstown Business Incubator

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: Campbell Memorial High School Choffin Career and Technical Center East Liverpool Christian School Heartland Christian School Jackson-Milton High School Life Skills Center of Youngstown Lordstown High School Lowellville Jr./Sr. High School Mahoning County Career & Technical Center McDonald High School Pymatuning Valley High School Struthers High School Ursuline High School Warren G. Harding High School Warriors, Inc. Western Reserve High School WORDS OF ADVICE FROM LOCAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS: “In choosing email address ‘Iloveflipflops.com,’ is a turnoff for employers. Limit your email address to your name, If you want to be taken seriously.” Pamela Vass, Vice President of Human Resources, The Ellwood Group “Money is not the only reason to pick a career, ‘but you’ve got to eat,’ that is, choose a career you like.” Camille A. Favre, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Seven Seventeen Credit Union

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Get Smart About Credit Day On October 20th students from area high schools across Mahoning and Trumbull County took part in a financial education program in conjunction with Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc., Cortland Bank, and other community volunteers. This year’s “Get Smart about Credit Day” featured the pre-developed JA Personal Finance lesson, “Credit Choices”. This is the 7th year for the one day program that educated 324 students about the importance of credit and how to use it wisely. The lesson included not only how to manage a credit card, but also how to protect personal financial information and recognize the signs of overspending. Students discussed credit myths and facts as well as the different types of credit including student loans and co-loans.

Participating high schools included Austintown Fitch, Boardman, Canfield, Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, McDonald and Poland.

Volunteers Kyle Crouthamel, HBK CPAs & Consultants Jessica Foster, Cohen & Company Derek Glabecki, AXA Advisors Bryan Ignazio, Cortland Bank Mary Louk, First National Bank Breann Machingo, HBK CPAs & Consultants Melissa Maki, Cortland Bank Brent Marakas, Cortland Bank Julianna Marsco, Cortland Bank Rocky Page, Cortland Bank Richard Palmer, Farmers National Bank Dominique Ruggiero, Cortland Bank Jean Rupert, Cortland Bank Harry Steele, First National Bank Kim Urig, Community Volunteer Nicole Whitsel, Cortland Bank

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Financial Starting Points Seminar The Associated School Employees Credit Union (ASECU), Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley (JAMV), and Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration (WCBA) sponsored the tenth annual Financial Starting Points Seminar on April 6th at YSU’s Kilcawley Center. Over 150 high school students and educators from nine area schools received education and hands-on experience in three critical areas of financial literacy including managing credit, investing in their future, and building a personal budget. Since many high school students are just starting to earn their own money, high school is a perfect time to learn about money management. Michael Kurish, Chief Executive of ASECU says, “It’s very important to give young adults the opportunity to learn good money management skills. We challenge high school students to think about how they can become financially prepared to rent an apartment, buy a car, attend post-secondary education, or whatever their goals may be. Financial education is vital to avoid falling deep into debt.” Thirty-two area business and community leaders offered insight and information during the concurrent sessions.

“I liked that we learned about finance and how to prepare for our future.” Student, Leetonia High School During the life skills session, each student was given a salary and visited different stations to determine their monthly expenses such as food, insurance, transportation, clothing, education and more. Based on their given salaries, they had to make tough budget decisions and realized sometimes that they just could not afford certain luxuries.

Thank You To Our Volunteers: Marcy Angelo, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley; Andy Barkley, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Karen Boros, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Pamela Coleman, Youngstown State University Student; Zach Darnell, Phantoms Hockey; Robyn Darocha, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Marissa Devantier, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc.; Sharon Ebling, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Diana Eggleston, Catholic Charities; Ken English, Edward Jones; Lori Edwards, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Nicole Fond, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley; Cheryl Geidner, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Kimberly Gilbert, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Jenny Hunt, Community Volunteer; Michael Kurish, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Charles Lamping, MassMutual Financial Group; Natalie Lariccia, Jones Wealth Management; Deanna Marchionda, Transamerica Financial Advisors; Aubrey Marcolini, Penske; Jill McFarland-Klocek, Rita's Italian Ice; Michele Merkel, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley; Nikki Ostick, Catholic Charities; Tabitha Richmond, Youngstown State University Student; Jenna Roesch, Youngstown State University Student; Victor Russell, Consumer Credit Counseling Service/Apprisen; Chris Shelton, Youngstown State University; Andrew Snyderman, Phantoms Hockey; Matthew Thomas, MassMutual Financial Group; Kim Urig, Community Volunteer

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I CAN SAVE Program Over 1.3 million American children born each year – and more than half of minority children – are born into families with negligible savings to invest in their futures. Yet Research and practice have shown that family ownership of even a few thousand dollars in assets can give children not only a measure of economic security, but also a transformative sense of possibility and hope for the future. That is why The “I CAN SAVE” program was developed here locally.

“My favorite part was learning about businesses, entrepreneurs, human resources and services. I learned that you can do anything you want when you grow up.” Aaron, 5 th grade student

JA Our Nation Program On May 17 , all 5 th

grade students within the Youngstown City School District received the JA Our

Nation Program as part of the ‘I CAN SAVE’ Program. Local volunteer mentors taught the program, and the students learned about the nation's free market system and how it serves as an economic engine for businesses and careers. JA programs support the skills and competencies identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. They also correlate to Common Core State Standards in Social Studies, English, and Mathematics.

‘I CAN SAVE’ Program The ‘I CAN SAVE’ program is an initiative funded through a grant from The Raymond John Wean Foundation. As part of the program to promote financial literacy through saving, each student receives deposits into their accounts for participation in JA Programs, when their parents/guardians attend the annual Family Financial Fair, for attendance greater than 95% each nine weeks of school, and matching up to $50 per school year in their accounts. At age 18, the savings from ‘I CAN SAVE’ will be used for financing higher education, buying a home, or starting a small business. This project is operated by Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley with savings accounts being held at PNC Bank.

Family Financial Fair On May 18 , as part of the Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley ‘I CAN SAVE”’ program, 5 th

th grade

students enrolled in the program and their family members attended the Family Financial Fair to wrap-up the 6th year of the program. Attendees took part in two hands-on financial activity stations provided by JA .Those students whose family members participated in the event received a $50 deposit into their savings account.

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Young Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mentorship Program The Young Women's Mentorship Program through United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley pairs 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students up with professional female mentors. It's a three-part program that takes place once a week during the school year. The students go through Vision Pursue then take part in JA Economics for Success. The program ends with special speakers discussing topics of their choice from exercise and fitness to beauty and fashion tips appropriate for their age. The most important part of this program is that the students go through these sessions with their mentors who attend the weekly sessions. This allows the two to form a positive relationship that often extends beyond the program. JA Economics for Success lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Following participation in the program, students are able to explore their skills, interests, values, and the world of work to make informed education, career, and life decisions. The program also expands their knowledge of personal finance including smart budgeting, wise credit use, and minimizing financial risk so they can apply strong financial management skills regardless of their income.

Participating Schools: Boardman Center Intermediate School; Boardman, Ohio

Taft Elementary School; Youngstown, Ohio

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2017 Lights, Camera, Action! Our 2017 Bowl-A-Thon season has come to an end. We had over 240 bowlers participate in two bowling events in February and May, all to raise money for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley’s mission to empower young people to own their economic success. In addition to being a fun-filled event for co-workers, friends and family, the event was a successful fundraiser for our organization. We are proud to announce that the 2017 Bowl-A-Thon raised over $20,000 for JA! We would like to thank all of our t-shirt sponsors and prize donors for helping to make our event a success. We are grateful for the coordinators who devoted time and resources out of their busy work schedules to organize bowling teams and lead the fundraising effort. We would also like to give a very special thanks to all of our bowlers who raised money and bowled. None of this would be possible without the companies and organizations who support the JA Bowl-A-Thon. Thank you!

Thank you to our bowl-a-thon supporters: Prize Donors:

Bowling Teams: Associated School Employees Credit Union (ASECU) Bury Financial Group Chemical Bank Citizens Bank Cohen & Company Cortland Bank General Motors Lordstown Complex Giant Eagle #4018—Boardman Giant Eagle #4051—Howland Giant Eagle #4075—Boardman Community Giant Eagle #4056—Jamestown Giant Eagle #4078—Austintown Giant Eagle #6385—Canfield Gibson Insurance Agency HD Davis CPAs Hill, Barth & King, LLC Home Savings Bank Huntington National Bank Molly Maid of Mahoning / Trumbull Counties Simon Roofing UAW Local 1112 UAW Local 1714 Vallourec Star Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI)

T-shirt Sponsors: Boardman Printing Chemical Bank Citizens Bank Cortland Bank DeSalvo Construction Farmers National Bank First Energy Foundation General Motors Lordstown Complex Giant Eagle—Corporate Harrington, Hoppe, & Mitchell, Ltd. HD Davis CPAs Hill, Barth & King, LLC. Home Savings Charitable Foundation Huntington National Bank Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Packer Thomas Seven Seventeen Credit Union Sherman Creative Promotions Inc. Simon Roofing The Links Incorporated, Youngstown The Muransky Company UAW Local 1112 UAW Local 1714 Vallourec Star

Adventure Zone Armstrong Avalon Downtown Jim Boots Ballet Western Reserve Bits & Pieces Fitness Together Fred Astaire Home2Suites Youngstown Komara Jewelers Mahoning Valley Scrappers Marcy Angelo, Advocare Old Firehouse Winery Rise Pies Sam’s Club #6322 The Daily Grind Boardman The Mocha House Warren

Best Dressed Costume Winners: So many great costumes this year. Thanks to all who participated!

February 25th Chemical Bank May 9th Cortland Bank

Raffle and Prize Winners:       

Grand Prize Winner of $100 cash: Joan Crawford, UAW 1112 For the Men: Mary Lynn Sharisky Vacation Getaway: Maureen Dickey, supporter through Citizens Bank Around Town: Melissa Maki, Cortland Bank For the Ladies: George Ellis Home & More: Judy Pabst, supporter through Chemical Bank Health & Fitness: Mark Wenick, Chemical Bank

Thank you to all who supported this year’s bowl-a-thon!

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Canfield Village Middle School On May 26th, all students in grades seven and eight received JA programming at Canfield Middle School. All 7th graders received JA It’s My Future, where students were provided practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explored potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools. All 8th graders received JA Economics for Success, a program that lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA programs. “I learned that eye contact is important, and so are firm handshakes.” - 7th grader, Canfield Village Middle School “I learned that good credit score is very important, as are making budgets.” - 8th grader, Canfield Village Middle School

Thank You to Our Volunteers: David Philibin, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Kelsey Aeppli, Farmers National Bank; Tarik Awad, Cohen & Company; Breen Bannon, Farmers National Bank; Daniel Bokesch, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Dema Esper, Youngstown State University; Jessica Foster, Cohen & Company; Garrett Francis, Vallourec Star; Derek Glabecki, AXA Advisors; Breann Machingo, HBK CPAs & Consultants; Teresa Miller, Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation; Kayla Motok, YSU-Student; Richard Palmer, Farmers National Bank; Nicki Rococi, Cohen & Company; Tori Schuller, HBK CPAs & Consultants Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Dobbins Elementary On May 11th, 300 3rd and 4th grade students at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland spent the day learning about financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. Volunteers from the community donated their time to come into the classrooms to teach the JA Our Region Program and JA Our City Program. What does it take to operate a successful business in your area? In the JA Our Region Program, students examine regional and state resources and supply chains, and they solve problems by weighing risks and potential rewards. JA classroom volunteers show how resources are combined to create goods and services. In the JA Our City Program, students learn the characteristics of cities, the importance of economic exchange, and how people and businesses in cities manage their money. Students also apply money-management strategies to personal and business accounts.

From the students: “The activities were fun. I learned that entrepreneurs have to be positive. “ - Owen “My favorite activity was learning how to run a company and how money works.” - Carter “My favorite activity was the lesson about the expenses of a business and learning about the risks and rewards.” - Stephen “My favorite activity was the hotdog game! I thought it was fun to learn about how businesses use their money.” - Grace

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Bailey Bury, Community Volunteer; Todd Bury, Bury Financial Group; Kristen Clayton, Gia's Pizzeria; Hilary Cook, Thermae Retreat; Gianna Delluomo, Community Volunteer; Jeff Delluomo, Community Volunteer; Michelle Elia, State Support Team Region 5; Julie Liddle, Community Volunteer; Kristin Masucci, The Lawn Ranger; Laura McBride, Springfield Local School District; John Medina, Avanti Medical Solutions; Janet Muntean, Poland Local Schools; Luke Politsky, Youngstown State University; Shirley Smith-Fluent; The Law Offices of Shirley J. Smith, LLC

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JA in a Day Youngstown City Schools On November 18th and December 2nd, all 4th graders in Youngstown City Schools spent the day learning about what it takes to operate a successful business. Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA Our Region Program. This program allows students to explore well-known businesses, their origins, and the traits common to the entrepreneurs who started them. Students examine regional and state resources and supply chains, and they solve problems by weighing risks and potential rewards. JA classroom volunteers show how resources are combined to create goods and services. On May 17th, all 5th graders in Youngstown City Schools spent the day learning about the nation's free market system and how it serves as an economic engine for businesses and careers. Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA Our Nation Program. The curriculum also introduces the need for entrepreneurial and innovative thinking to meet the requirements of high-growth, high-demand careers and the concept of globalization in business.

When asked to list things they learned from the program: “I learned that entrepreneurs must solve business problems.” “It helped me prepare for my future and learn to manage my money.” “I learned how to save money and all about the risk of loss or failure and being your own boss.”

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Byron Alvarico, Renee Amacher, Marcy Angelo, Alan Armstrong, Blaine Armstrong, Shannon Arnim, Daniel Belinky, Michael Boccia, Stephanie Burke, Gianna Centofanti, Danielle Dadig, Bradley Dofka, Chelsea Ellington, Megan Factor, Nicole Fond, Jennifer Gasser, Marcy Grossen, Leanna Hartsough, William Heath, Jeremy Hemmerle-Orlik, Tanay Hill, Aleah Hughes, Amy Jefferis, Christopher Julian, Mei Liu, Julianna Margala, Kelly Mavar, Cali Mikovich, Amanda Miller, Valerie Miller, Zachary Moron, Alisha Moore, Ryan Pastore, Ann Phillips, Alexander Pociask, Simon Rafidi, Brooklynn Ramsey, Tabitha Richmond, Amber Scimone, Christopher Shannon, Ryan Silvashy, Ryan Tunison, Kim Urig, Danielle Wright, Maysoon Yasin, Mohammad Yusuf

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JA in a Day

Lakeview Elementary School

On May 22, 2017, twelve Cortland Bank colleagues presented the Junior Achievement JA Our City Program to a total of 115 third grade students at Lakeview Elementary School in Cortland, Ohio. Junior Achievement’s 3rd grade program JA Our City introduces students to financial literacy and learning objectives for social studies, including the characteristics of cities, the importance of economic exchange, and how people and businesses in cities manage their money. Students will apply money-management strategies to personal and business accounts. Following participation in the program, students will be able to:  Provide practical information about the zones found within a city.  Examine the importance of money to a city, why people pay taxes, and how people use different methods to pay for goods and services.  Describe the contributions of financial institutions to a city and how they help businesses and people achieve their economic goals.  Develop an understanding that entrepreneurs promote a healthy economy within a city. “I loved having JA in my classroom. Everything is very organized, prepared, and planned. Activities to engage the kids (had a great time)! The volunteer was very pleasant and personable. JA is a valuable experience because it is important to understand how money works (wants vs. needs), all the components that keep a city running, and how to begin a business.” Ms. Emily Liplin, Educator Lakeview Elementary School

Cortland Bank Volunteers Dylan Anders, Karen Bosley, Carli Click, Karen Donahue, Beth Dulovich, Sherri Hull, Melissa Maki, Julianna Marsco, Michelene Maruca, Jean Rupert, Christy Zelinsky

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JA in a Day Poland Middle School On November 21st, all students in grades seven and eight received JA programming at Poland Middle School. All 7th graders received JA It’s My Future, where students were provided practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explored potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools. All 8th graders received JA Economics for Success, a program that lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA programs.

“I learned how to make a suitable resume so you can get a job and that personal brands are also important.” - Poland Middle School 7th grader “I learned about the different types of insurance and how to manage my money well.” - Poland Middle School 8th grader

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Kenneth Adams, Data Kinetics; Carla Bobbey, Community Volunteer; Daniel Bokesch, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Susan Brucoli, Community Volunteer; Jeff Davies, Moors & Cabot Investments; Sandy Furano, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Brian Hartmann, AXA Advisors; Gina Linert, Community Volunteer; Kristin Masucci, The Lawn Ranger; Shelly Pelles, Community Volunteer; David Philibin, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Thomas Reeveley, Team Office Technologies; Jeffrey Sabrin, Cree; Mary Valko, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Southeast Elementary On May 19th, 336 students at Southeast Elementary School in Salem spent the day learning about financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. Volunteers from the community and Kent State University Salem donated their time to come into the classrooms to teach the JA Our Nation and JA Economics for Success programs. These programs introduced the students to the concepts of natural, human, and capital resources, job skills and STEM, job clusters and industries, global needs, entrepreneurship, free enterprise, business, goals, careers, budgeting, credit and debit cards, and needs and wants. “The curriculum is engaging and provides relevant information. Our volunteer was very knowledgeable and interacted with the students in a friendly manner. She was phenomenal! Exposure to real-life economics is valuable for even pre-teens. Understanding economic choices helps a foundation for the future as these students begin to earn money from summer jobs.” —Debra Wilson, 6th grade educator

“This program made learning about finances fun. My favorite activity was the ‘keeping your balance worksheet’ because it taught us how to keep our finances under control.” - Allyson, 6th grade student. “I think JA was good because it made learning fun, in ways like activities or games. It was also very interesting. My favorite activity was the insurance bingo. It helped you learn, about how insurance is important, and how it helps you. I learned about the difference between credit and debit cards. A debit card is your money and with a credit card, the bank lends you money. If you don't pay that money, more money is added on.” - Erin, 6th grade student

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Vito Abruzzino, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd.; Gabriella Alvarez, KSU Salem-Student; Cami Cope, Giant Eagle; Holly DeLucia, KSU Salem-Student; Ginger Grilli, Della Walker House; Donald, Larabee, KSU Salem-Student; David Mollenkopf, Crabb Insurance Agency, Inc.; Nathan Mullen, Morris Financial Group; Julia Pitcock, KSU Salem-Student; Lindsey Rice, KSU Salem-Student; Zachary Robles, KSU Salem-Student; Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care

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JA in a Day Struthers Middle School On October 13th, all students in grades seven and eight received JA programming at Struthers Middle School. All 7th graders received JA It’s My Future, where students were provided practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explored potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools. All 8th graders received JA Economics for Success, a program that lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA programs.

“I learned what I have to do in a job interview, like a firm handshake. I also learned some things that could get me fired from a job.” - 7th grader, Struthers Middle School “I learned how to manage my money by only spending money on things that are important and how much I will spend on them based on my income.” - 8th grader, Struthers Middle School

“I learned what a credit score is and why it's important to keep a good one. I also learned how to budget my money.” - 8th grader, Struthers Middle School

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Tracie Balentine, Community Volunteer; Mandi Bundy, Huntington Bank; Daniel Cipriano, YSU-Student; Carl Foote, AFLAC; Michael Hanhauser, AXA Advisors; Emily Huggins, YSU-Student; Danielle Lazor, Compass Family & Community Services; Rachel Lindesmith, First Energy; Derrick McDowell, Community Volunteer; Jonathon Moffett, Huntington Bank; Allison Sandusky, Huntington Bank; Dan Segool, Chemical Bank; Geoffrey Stoner, Community Volunteer; Dianne Studzinski, Huntington Bank; Laura Tubo, First Energy; Leslie Valsi, Chemical Bank

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JA in a Day WS Guy Middle School On May 16th, all students in grades five through eight received JA programming at WS Guy Middle School. All 5th graders received JA Our Nation, where students were provided with practical information about the nation's free market system and how it serves as an economic engine for businesses and careers. The curriculum also introduced the need for entrepreneurial and innovative thinking to meet the requirements of high-growth, high-demand careers and the concept of globalization in business. All 6th graders received JA Global Marketplace, where students learned to provide practical information about the key aspects of the global economy, what makes world trade work, and how trade affects students' daily lives. All 7th graders received JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future, where students were provided practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explored potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools. All 8th graders received JA Economics for Success, a program that lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Volunteer mentors from the community and high school students donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA programs.

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Anissa Al-Karain, Liberty High School-Student; Ahmad Amireh, Liberty High School-Student; Robert Antenucci, Kent State University Trumbull; Carvel Austin, Liberty High School-Student; Cari Boulton, Liberty High School-Student; William Burgess, Kent State University Trumbull; Raven Clark, Liberty High School-Student; Alec Coman, Liberty High School-Student; Matt Coppola, Liberty High School-Student; Kevin Day, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd.; Autumn Duncan, Liberty High School-Student; May Lynn Einfalt, Liberty High School-Student; Jihad Esmail, Liberty High School-Student; Nicholas Ferraro, Jr., Liberty High School-Student; Mary Fitch, Liberty High School-Student; Lance Grahn, Kent State University Trumbull; Avery Howard, Liberty High School-Student; Jacqueline Johnston, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd.; Ruthie King, Community Volunteer; Jiovanni Lieggi, Liberty High School-Student; Zachary Long, Liberty High School-Student; Derrick McDowell, Community Volunteer; Amirah Mufleh, Liberty High School-Student; Makenzie Nasci, Liberty High School-Student; Daniel Palmer, Kent State University Trumbull; Tashja Pisano, Liberty High School-Student; James Ritter, Kent State University Trumbull; Alyssa Sanders, Liberty High School-Student; Abigail Schuster, Liberty High School-Student; Samantha Serrano, Liberty High School-Student; Theresa Shifflet, Community Volunteer; David Smith, Kent State University Trumbull; Ke'Asia Wagner, Liberty High School-Student; David Walker, Sr., AFLAC; Morgan Weinreber, Liberty High School-Student; Lucas Wiesen, Liberty High School-Student; Abdel Yusuf, Liberty High School-Student Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA Programs—Ashtabula County During the 2016-2017 school year, all 7th and 8th grade students in Ashtabula County received JA programming. All 7th graders received JA It’s My Future, where students were provided practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explored potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools. All 8th graders received JA Economics for Success, a program that lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Volunteer mentors from the community and high school students donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA programs.

“JA provides practical, useful information and advice on topics that will impact every student. I believe that, for many students, no one else is teaching these lessons to them.”— JA volunteer

Thank You to Our Volunteers: Lori Albrecht, Park Avenue Winery; Todd Bendis, Lake City Plating; Jodi Calaway, University Hospital; Kristina Call, Kent State University Ashtabula; Tonya Carlisle, ASHTA Chemical; Carmella Christian, University Hospital; Scott Coblitz, A. Louis Supply; Mary Collins, Kent State University Ashtabula; Dawn Cragon, Ashtabula County Land Reutilization Corporation; Nichole David, KeyBank; Ryan DiMeolo, AXA Advisors, LLC; Diana DiPofi, Triumph Learning; Ann Distelrath, University Hospital; Deanna Dodge, Lake City Plating; J.P. Ducro, Ducro Funeral Services; Evangela Fleming, University Hospital; Tonya Fritz, ASHTA Chemical; Christina Goodnight, Andover Bank; Josh Gottron, U.S. Bank; Jane Haines, Ultimate Appearance; Autumn Harvey, AXA Advisors, LLC; Melissa Harvey, Ashtabula County Land Reutilization Corporation; Bryce Heinbaugh, Insurance Exchange Navigators; Ali Heinonen, Community Volunteer; Jamie Hochschild, Andover Bank; Richard Jackson, ASHTA Chemical; Chertann Jones, The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Heather Kovavcic, Conneaut Arts Center; Brandi Kraynik, University Hospital; Megan Krippel, Kent State University Ashtabula; Tom Lane, ECCA Payroll; Amanda Latva, Conneaut Public Library; Tim Leehan, Venture Land Title Agency; Melissa May, Country Neighbor; Brie McGirr, Kent State University Ashtabula; Rachael Merlene, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley; Mary Mitchell, Andover Bank; Tony Orlando, Orlando's Golden Dawn; Alexandria Paolucci, Kent State University Ashtabula; Sara Park, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Debbie Post, The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Jacob Rice, University Hospital; Constance Scheanon, Ducro Funeral Services; Bruce Schlosser, BHHS Professional Realty; Tina Scibona, Kurt Law Office, LLC; Eric Senor, Andover Bank; Stephanie Siegel, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Jayson Stoltz, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Sherri Sullivan, Family Pride of Northeast Ohio; Chad Vavpetic, AXA Advisors, LLC; Angel Wassie, State Road Medical; Erin Williams, Capital Home Health Care; Mark Winchell, AC 503 Corp; Amber Wintz, ASHTA Chemical

Learn more about Junior Achievement at ashtabulacounty.ja.org

PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT 2016-2017

Student Knowledge Gain

JA IT ’ S MY FUTURE - Ashtabula County

100%

JA It’s My Future offers practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explore potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools.

50%

57% 45%

Following participation in the program, students will be able to explore their skills, interests, values, and the world of work to make informed education, career, and life decisions. The program also will expand their knowledge of career choices— including brand, career clusters, career planning, and career mapping.

Pre-Test Average

Post -Test Average

*For more specific information, please contact the JA office.

The chart above indicates that, overall, the program had a strong educational impact on the students who participated. Students increased their scores from pre- to post- test by an average of 12%

Post-Tests Indicated: *76% of students have set goals for their future. *57% of students feel in control over how their futures will turn out. *77% of students feel good about themselves. *89% of students stated doing well in school is important to them.

*90% of students expect to graduate from high school. *78% of students expect to go to college.

Total number of students: 708 Pre-Test Average: 45% Post-Test Average: 57%

“Two things I learned are how to build a personal brand and how to professional in a job interview.” - Geneva Middle School Student

Post-Test Attitudinal and Behavioral Results 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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The things I The things I learned in JA learned in JA will be helpful will help me later in life. get a good job.

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The things I My JA JA made learned in JA volunteer school more will help me makes me interesting to be successful feel me. in life. important.

Strongly Disagree/Disagree %

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The things I I look forward My Junior Junior Junior learn in JA to going to involvement Achievement Achievement Achievement will help me school more in JA has connected taught me made me do better in on the days helped me what I how to realize the school. JA takes stay out of learned in the manage my importance of place. trouble inclassroom money. staying in school. with real life. school.

Neither Agree nor Disagree %

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Junior Achievement / phone: 330-539-5268 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org / web: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org

PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT 2016-2017

Student Knowledge Gain

JA COMPANY PROGRAM

60% 55%

The JA Company Program provides basic economic education for high school students by allowing them to organize and operate an actual business. Students not only learn how businesses function, they also learn about the structure of the US free enterprise system, and the benefits it provides.

56%

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52%

45%

Mentors from the local business community employ a variety of hands-on activities and technological supplements to challenge students to use innovative thinking. Students will be able to apply their newfound skills to their education and future careers.

Pre-Test Average

Post-Test Average

*For more specific information, please contact the JA office.

The chart above indicates that, overall, the program had a strong educational impact on the students who participated. Students increased their scores from pre- to post- test by an average of 4%

Post-Tests Indicated: *83% of students expressed that they have developed or further developed their educational goals. *78% of students reported that they have developed or further developed their career goals. *76% of students stated they know more about entrepreneurship. *83% of students expressed more interest in owning their own

Total number of students: 43 Pre-Test Average: 52% Post-Test Average: 56%

business.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned that every community has entrepreneurs and how to work in a team setting.â&#x20AC;? - Poland High School Student

JA Company Attitidinal Questions 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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The things I The things I The things I I feel like my My JA volunteer JA made school The things I learn I look forward to My involvemen t My involvement Junior Junior learned in JA will learned in JA will learned in JA will opinions are makes me feel more interesting in JA will help me going to school in JA has helped in JA has helped Achievement Achievement be important help me get a help me be respected by my important. to me. do better in more on the days me stay out of me stay out of connected what I taught me how later in the good job. successful in life. peers in JA. school. JA takes place. trouble in-school. trouble out-of- learned in the to manage my future. (For example, school. classroom with money. this could real life. include: skipping class, bullying, cheating, etc.).

Strongly Agree

Junior Junior Achievement Achievement was fun made me realize the importance of staying in school.

Neither Agree or Disagree / Strongly Disagree

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / phone: 330-539-5268 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org / web: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org

PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT

2016-2017

JA OUR NATION - I CAN SAVE

60%

Student Knowledge Gain 56%

50%

40%

The JA Our Nation provides practical information about the need for employees who can meet the demand of the 21st century job market, particularly high-growth, high-demand jobs. Students will learn that businesses are actively seeking workers with skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The program introduces the concept of globalization of business and how that may affect the careers students choose to pursue as well as the need for students to be entrepreneurial in their thinking.

41%

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Pre-Test Average

Post-Test Average

*For more specific information, please contact the JA office.

The chart above indicates that, overall, the program had a strong educational impact on the students who participated. Students increased their scores from pre- to post- test by an average of 15%

Post-Attitudinal Results Indicated: *84% of students stated that the JA program was interesting. *85% of students reported the JA program taught them things they didn’t already know. *70% of students reported that they learned about new jobs that they didn’t know existed.

*89% of students stated JA helped them to see what they are learning in school can be used in the real world.

Total number of students: 344 Pre-Test Average: 41% Post-Test Average: 56%

“I learned about the importance of saving money and preparing for the future financially.” - Kirkmere Elementary School student

JA Our Nation - "I CAN SAVE" Results 120%

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Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / phone: 330-539-5268 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org / web: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org

OUR MISSION: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

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