of Mahoning Valley, Inc.
CREATING FUTURE SUCCESS 2015-2016 Annual Report
of Mahoning Valley, Inc.
2015-2016 Board of Directors Chris Jaskiewicz HopeStar, LLC JA Board Chair Frank Balog Hill, Barth & King LLC Cheryl Basista Retired, Youngstown City Schools John Church Civic Leader Enzo DeChellis Geneva-Liberty Steel, Ltd Camille Favre Seven Seventeen Credit Union Eric Folsom Compco Industries Kimberly Foster Talmer Bank and Trust Kristina Herrmann Covelli Enterprises Brian Hoopes Community Volunteer Mike Kurish Associated School Employees Credit Union Betty Jo Licata YSU Williamson College of Business Administration Chris McCarty Vista Care Centers George McDonnell Canfield Computers Ryan Pastore PNC Bank Dave Roberts Stoneridge, Inc. Cynthia Rogers WFMJ/WBCB Television James Sebastian Home Savings Sean Sich Mahoning County Educational Service Center Greg Sinchak Packer Thomas Joshua Toot The Huntington National Bank Chad Vavpetic AXA Advisors Holly Welch McGuffey K-8 Kathleen Worhatch KeyBank
August 17, 2016 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 90 schools in 541 classrooms impacting 11,728 students. These accomplishments are made possible because our community provides both the financial resources and volunteers. In fact, 579 caring adults volunteered to present JA programs providing 79,249 educational contact hours during the 2015-2016 school year. Fiscal responsibility is our commitment to the philanthropic community. Though a not-for-profit, 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 again, that JA creates more educated and informed youth who understand how to prosper in our economic system.
The enclosed report include 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 at: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org
2015-2016 Junior Achievement Staff Michele Merkel, President Marcy Angelo, Program & Special Events Assistant Melissa D’Apolito, Program & Special Events Marketing Coordinator Nicole Fond, Program Manager Tabitha Richmond, Intern Jenna Wayman, Ashtabula County District Manager
Sincerely,
Chris Jaskiewicz 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: http://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 2015-2016 program year in impacting 11,728 K-12 students.
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Local 1714 ● Local 1112
J. Ford Crandall Memorial Foundation
William M. Neckerman, Jr. Charitable Foundation
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley reached 11,728 students in 541 classrooms during the 2015-2016 school year. Over 579 volunteers gave 79,249 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 child’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, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations) __________________________________________________________________________________
Platinum $10,000+ ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation^ The Huntington National Bank^ Ohio Department of Education, Community Connectors^ The Raymond John Wean Foundation^ The Youngstown Foundation^ __________________________________________________________________________________
Gold $5,000-$9,999 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley^ Dominion Foundation K12 Educational Grant ^ General Motors Lordstown Complex, UAW Local 1112, and UAW Local 1714^ Home Savings Charitable Foundation^ J. Ford Crandall Memorial Foundation^ Keybank Foundation & Matching Gift Program^ William M. Neckerman, Jr. Charitable Foundation^ PNC Foundation and Matching Gift Program^ Talmer Bank and Trust ^ Thomases Family Endowment of the YAJF^ Youngstown State University - Williamson College of Business Administration^*
Silver $1000-$4999 (continued) Grange Insurance Companies ^ Helen & Walter Bender Memorial Fund^ Helene P. Kaighin Charitable Foundation^ Hill, Barth & King, LLC^ I.J. Van Huffel Foundation ^ John F. & Loretta A. Hynes Foundation^ Kasmer Insurance Agency ^ Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Trust^ Millwood, Inc. ^ Modern Diagnostic Solutions LLC ^ Nancy Van Fossan Family Foundation ^ Parker Hannifin Corporation ^ Pollock Company Foundation ^ Robert S. Morrison Foundation ^ Rotary Club of Salem ^ Salem Community Foundation ^ The Charles and Alice Schmutz Charitable Foundation ^ Senator Maurice & Florence Lipscher Fund ^ Simon Roofing ^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Susan Sokolov ^ Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. ^ Vallourec Star ^ W. & H. Bender Memorial Fund ^ Walmart #3860 ^ Walmart Foundation ^ Walter E. & Caroline H. Watson Foundation ^ Warren P. Willliamson, Jr. Fund ^ William J. Bruder Trust ^ Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber ^ The Frances Schermer & Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust^ The Youngstown Foundation Support Fund^
I learned entrepreneurship and where I can get a job and how I can get a job. ~Qu'Ran, Student _________________________________________________________________________________
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 ^* AT&T Job Shadow Program ^ AXA Advisors ^ Boardman Printing * Mr. James Boots * Cortland Banks ^ William J. Bruder Charitable Trust^ Butech Bliss^ Denise and John York and The DeBartolo Corporation^ DiYorio Charitable Foundation ^ FactSet Research Systems, Inc.^ Fibus Family Foundation ^
“Our curriculum doesn't do much with financial literacy so I enjoyed the lessons related to making and saving money. There was a focus on helping the students understand financial options.” ~ Ms. Monique Smith, Educator
AXA Foundation ^ Belmont Confections * Conneaut Foundation ^ Mr. and Mrs. Ryerson and Caren Dalton ^ Douglas A. Emery Agency, Inc. ^ Fireline Inc. ^ Gasser Chair Company ^ Geneva-Liberty Steel Ltd. ^ Green Valley Seed ^ Home Savings and Loan Company ^ Hot Dog Shoppe, Inc. ^ Mahoning Valley CU Outreach Alliance ^ Mahoning Valley Scrappers * Panera Bread, a Franchisee of Covelli Enterprises, LLC * Rotary Club & Foundation of Warren ^ Rotary Club of Boardman ^ Schwebel Family Foundation ^ Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Linda Sebo ^ Sharon Speedway ^ Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Carol Sherman ^ Struthers Elementary School ^ United Way of Trumbull County ^ United Way of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley ^ Mr. Chad Vavpetic ^ Ms. Kathleen Worhatch ^ Yurchyk & Davis CPAs ^
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Partners $100-$499 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations __________________________________________________________________________________
Mr. Vito Abruzzino ^ AFGE Local 1953 ^ Allen's Pharmaserv ^ Ms. Katherine R. Andrico ^ Dr. and Mrs. Salvatore Apicella ^ Armstrong Cable Services ^* Ashtabula County Bar Association ^ Ms. Sara Baer ^ Ms. Suzanne Barbati ^ Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley ^ Dr. Martha Bruce ^ Canfield Computers ^ Canteen Service of Steel Valley ^ Charles MFG Co. ^ Atty. Diane L Chermely ^ Mr. and Mrs. John and Kelly Church ^ Cindy's Health & Vitality ^ Dr. and Mrs. Albert and Suzanne Cinelli ^ Citizens Bank^ Citizens Charitable Foundation ^ Cohen & Company ^ Community Counseling Center ^ Community First Credit Union ^ Compco Industries * Condo, Inc. ^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Costello ^ Cristal USA Inc. ^ Ms. Angela C. Crofford ^ Davis Family YMCA * Mr. Enzo Dechellis ^ DeSalvo Construction ^ Dominion Foundation & Matching Gift Program^
Partners $100-$499 (continued) Excel Appraisal Services Inc. ^ Mr. and Mrs. David and Dianne Eyster ^ Fairfield Inn - Poland * Farmers National Bank ^ First National Bank of Pennsylvania ^* Fond Property Group ^ Mr. and Mrs. David and Patricia French ^ Giant Eagle #4018 Boardman ^ Giant Eagle #4051 Howland ^ Giant Eagle #4075 Boardman Community ^ Giant Eagle #4078 Austintown ^ Giant Eagle #6385 Canfield ^ Giant Eagle Inc. ^ Gibson Insurance Agency ^ Mr. and Mrs. Eric and Michele Merkel^ Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, LTD. ^ Hays Enterprises Inc. ^ HD Davis CPAs LLC ^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Peggy Herold ^ Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Kristina Herrmann ^ Holloway Insurance, Inc. ^ Hopestar, LLC ^ Mr. and Mrs. Chris and Kristin Jaskiewicz ^ Jet Stream International ^ Jimmy's Italian Specialties * KAPtured by Kirstie * KeyBank ^ Komara Jewelers * Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Jennifer Kurish ^ Dr. Betty Jo Licata ^ Mr. and Mrs. John and Lucille Marino ^ Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca Marx ^ Mr. Chris McCarty ^ Mr. Robert McCulloch III ^ Mr. George McDonnell ^ Molly Maid of Mahoning/Trumbull County ^ Muransky Companies ^ Murphy's Consultants, Inc. ^ Opera Western Reserve * Packer Thomas ^ Mr. Ryan Pastore ^ Representative and Mrs. John Patterson ^
“I liked how we got to decorate our name tags and introduce ourselves before we got to tell what we want to be when we grow up. It was fun how we got make and decorate the buildings even though they were real and big when I imagine them like that. The JA program taught us there are many ways to pay like cash, debit cards, credit cards, and other things. It was fun meeting Mr. Clark. We learned another word called withdraw. Isn't that awesome? We also learned about budgets. We learned about savings. I wish from the deepest of my heart that Mr. Clark will come back. I hope some other people will come with him. It's fun to learn new things.” ~Norah, Student PVS Minibulk, Inc. ^ Red's Auto Glass ^ Rita's Italian Ice - North Lima * Ms. Cynthia Rogers ^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Jeanette Ryser ^ Salem Chamber ^ Mr. James Sebastian ^ Seven Seventeen Credit Union ^ Sherman Creative Promotions, Inc. ^
Partners $100-$499 (continued) Simon Morris & Esther Family Fnd. (YAJF) ^ Stoneridge Inc. ^ Thomas Fence Co., Inc. ^ Mr. Thomas James ^ Tim Ryan for Congress ^ Mr. and Mrs. Josh and Jami Toot ^ Trumbull County Children Services Bureau ^ Vernon's Café * Victory Christian Center ^ Dr. Bruce D. Willner ^ Mr. and Mrs. Jason and Leah Wilson ^ Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) ^ Youngstown Oxygen & Welding Supply, Inc. ^ Youngstown Phantoms Hockey ^* Mr. and Mrs. William and Barbara Zorn ^ __________________________________________________________________________________________
Friends < $99 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations
In our classroom, we have spent a large part of our year discussing the importance of an education and how it can help them achieve their dreams. It was great that this program tied in our theme for year… College and/or career ready. They learned about more than just the skills needed to pass the third grade. They were given skills they could use to prepare for their future, skills that we don't always teach or get to talk about. Skills that are beyond our social studies curriculum (although it aligned well). ~ Ms. Tracy Palmer, Educator
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Mr. Brian Adkins ^ Adventure Zone Family Fun Center * Advocare Independent Distributor, Marcy Angelo * Ambiance, Inc. * Ballet Western Reserve * Bedford Trails Golf Course * Belleria Pizza - New Middletown * Belleria Pizza - Niles * Bits & Pieces * Ms. Debra Burger ^ Coaches Burger Bar * Ms. Judy Colbert ^ Creekside Fitness * D'Apolito for Judge ^* Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Melissa D'Apolito ^ Davidson's Restaurant * Mrs. Denise Deltondo ^ Diane Sauer Chevrolet * DiBella's Subs - Boardman * Ms. Lori Duran ^ Eat'n Park Austintown * Ms. Janice L. Evick ^ Fitness Together * Col. Mark C. Flake ^ Atty. Alfred and Mrs. Suzanne Fleming ^ Ms. Kathy Frantz ^ Fred Astaire * Mr. and Mrs. John and Kelly Hanley ^ Herr Foods, Inc. * Mr. Michael Henro ^ Hubbard Music * Keep Collective Independent Designer, Crissy Costianes * Lightning Grader/Illuminate Education * Lola Bean's Boutique * L'uva Bella * Marco's Pizza - Hubbard * Ms. Mary Jo Marsh ^ Marshall's Tire & Automotive, INC. ^ Men's Wearhouse * National Packard Museum * OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science and Technology * Ohio Wine Producers * O'Reilley's - Hubbard * Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel ^ Piccadilly Parlour *
Friends < $99 (continued) Pizza Joes - Cornersburg * Pizza Works - Hubbard * Plaza Donuts * Posh by Bonnie, Pinnacle and Platinum Leader with Perfectly Posh * Premier Jewelry Independent Consultant, Carla Priester * Quaker Steak & Lube - Boardman * Mr. Louis & Mrs. Kerry Rammunno ^ Red Lobster - Niles * Senator Joe Schiavoni ^ Melissa D'Apolito, Independent Stella & Dot Stylist * Tee's Dental Laboratory ^ Texas Roadhouse - Boardman ^ The Bread Chef * The Smoothie Shop * Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant Colleen Scheck * Mrs. Kim Urig ^ Vintie Design Co. * Walmart - Austintown * Wedgewood Lanes ^ WFMJ/CW * Wonderstruck Artisan Market * Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor * Youngstown Physical Therapists, Inc. ^
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley 1601 Motor Inn Drive # 305 Girard, OH 44420 Phone: 330.539.5268 / Fax: 330.539.9550 / e-mail: michele.merkel@ja.org Visit our website at: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org
JA Volunteers
2015 - 2016
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley reached 11,728 students in 541 classrooms during the 2015-2016 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 579 volunteer mentors gave 79,249 mentorship hours of their time and talents to work with the young people in our community. Vito Abruzzino, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. Joyce Alexander, Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic Michael Alexander, Talmer Bank and Trust Angela Allen, Huntington National Bank Brian Alls, Bravura 3D, LLC Teresa Alspach, Colfor Manufacturing, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Minerva Kathy Andrico, Community Volunteer Marcy Angelo, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Kari Antal, Community Volunteer Kylie Anthony, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Josie Applegarth, Springfield High School-Student Alan Armstrong, Woodforest National Bank Kendra Arnold, East Liverpool High School-Student Rose Ashby, Huntington National Bank Kimberly Avery, Youngstown State University Tarik Awad, Cohen & Company Bob Bachinger, Compco Industries Amanda Bachinger, Cortland Banks Sara Baer, Community Volunteer Steve Bailey, Bailey Financial Planning Tricia Bair, Springfield High School-Student Burdette Baker, Community Volunteer Pam Baker, Girard Intermediate Rosella Baker, Huntington National Bank Tracie Balentine, Community Volunteer Frank Balog, Hill, Barth & King, LLC Luke Balogh, AT&T Andy Barkley, Associated School Employees Credit Union Jeannette Bartko-Gootee, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Christina Bartolini, Huntington National Bank Cheryl Basista, Retired, Youngstown City Schools Diane Baumgarten, Key Bank Trudy Beadnell, Huntington National Bank Rhonda Beadnell, Huntington National Bank Dianne Beggs, Huntington National Bank Anthony Bell, KSU Salem-Student Todd Bendis, Lake City Plating Dawson Bennett, Crestview High School-Student Jessica Bergstrazer, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Becky Bertuzzi, VEC, Inc. Marianne Bever, Huntington National Bank Chris Beverly, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Kellie Bietsch, Cortland Banks Megan Blackburn, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Courtney Blakeman, Springfield High School-Student Dave Blasko, Hill, Barth & King, LLC Aubrey Blews, Community Volunteer Michael Boccia, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Stacey Boccieri, Community Volunteer Karen Boros, Associated School Employees Credit Union Willard Boyd, Community Volunteer Joan Boyd, Community Volunteer Donovan Boyd, East Liverpool High School-Student Monique Bradford, Youngstown State University / WCBA Chris Brecht, State Farm Insurance Pamela Brophey, PNC Bank Betty Brothers, Community Volunteer Jennifer Brown, Community Volunteer Heather Brown, Huntington National Bank Annette Brown, Talmer Bank and Trust Jackson Bruce, Youngstown Phantoms Hockey Brooke Bullen, Springfield High School-Student Jennifer Burk, Burk Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Alana Burke, KSU Trumbull-Student Karen Burns, Computer Times Software and Publishing Derrick Butler, Gabriel Performance Products Terika Callier, Huntington National Bank Bob Calvert, First National Bank Dawn Campanelli, Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio Matthew Campbell, Branch Street Coffee Roasters, LLC Leah Campbell, YSU-Student Emily Cannon, Huntington National Bank Elizabeth Cannon, Huntington National Bank Denise Carissimo, JMC Steel Group - Sharon Tube James Carpenter III, PNC Bank Christopher Carraher, Vector Security Randi Jo Carroll, Huntington National Bank Jeff Cartwright-Smith, Community Volunteer Dina Casciano, Hill, Barth & King, LLC Zac Castro, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Gianna Centofanti, YSU-Student Darlene Cesta, Seven Seventeen Credit Union
Catherine Channell, AT&T Olivia Channell, Crestview High School-Student LeAnn Channell, The Home Savings and Loan Company Sara Chaszekya, Springfield High School-Student Melanie Christie, Cortland Banks Peter Christie, Talmer Bank and Trust Heather Chunn, YSU Foundation John Church, Civic Leader Jacqueline Ciavarella, Huntington National Bank Payton Ciolli, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Nancy Ciotti, Community Volunteer John Clark, Huntington National Bank Anthony Clark, Huntington National Bank Anne Cobbin, Community Volunteer Amanda Cohol, AT&T Joseph Colella, Community Volunteer Mary Coller, Youngstown State University / WCBA Venita Collins, Talmer Bank and Trust Tabitha Conn, AT&T Jaylnn Conrad, East Liverpool High School-Student Darla Conti, Huntington National Bank Preston Cope, Crestview High School-Student Austin Cope, KSU Salem-Student Christina Costella, Youngstown State University / WCBA Cory Cotter, East Liverpool High School-Student Marilyn Cowan, Community Volunteer Carol Cowan, Community Volunteer Michael Cowher, KSU Salem-Student Alexis Cowles, Compco Industries Dawn Cragon, Ashtabula County Courthouse Rosalie Crawford, Luci & Co. Hair Studio Kolleen Crish, AT&T Robyn Crowl, Consumers Bank Craig Cumberworth, Talmer Bank and Trust Donald Cusick, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Joe Danyi, Youngstown Computer Melissa D'Apolito, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Myranda D'Apolito, University of Pittsburgh-Student Robyn Darocha, Associated School Employees Credit Union Nichole David, KeyBank Contessa Davidson, East Liverpool High School-Student Brent Davis, Community Volunteer William Dawes, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Roger Dean, AT&T Enzo DeChellis, Geneva-Liberty Steel Ltd Rayden Deem, East Liverpool High School-Student Craig Deering, East Liverpool High School-Student Sydney DeMarco, VEC, Inc. Gina Dermotta, Salem Radiologists, Inc. Marissa Devantier, The Shop on Liberty Street Mark Dickey, Associated School Employees Credit Union Ryan DiMeolo, AXA Advisors Val Diorio, Community Volunteer Bradley Dofka, YSU-Student Bill Doliber, SCORE Karen Donahue, Cortland Banks Megan Donegan, Springfield High School-Student Maddy Dowling, KSU Salem-Student John Draganic, Talmer Bank and Trust Lindsey Druschel, Springfield High School-Student William Duckworth, Coca-Cola Refreshments Beth Dulovich, Cortland Banks Kimberley Dunfee, Huntington National Bank Marion Dunham, Community Volunteer Payne Earich, East Liverpool High School-Student Sharon Ebling, Associated School Employees Credit Union Joshua Eckstein, East Liverpool High School-Student Lori Edwards, Associated School Employees Credit Union Diane Eggleston, Catholic Charities Mary English, Community Volunteer Ken English, Edward Jones Alyssa Eynon, Springfield High School-Student Diane Fabian, Huntington National Bank Jonathon Fauvie, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Camille Favre, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Dawn Fedarko, Key Bank LeighAnn Fedor, Talmer Bank and Trust Kandace Feorene, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Patrick Fernholz, AT&T Timothy Figley, Kingsway Solutions Todd Finn, Farmers Trust Company Rachel Flickinger, The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber
Eric Folsom, Compco Industries Nicole Fond, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Tyler Fond, YSU-Student Glenn Foor, AT&T Carl Foote, Aflac Joanna Forbes, Sisters of the Humility of Mary Steve Ford, Gabriel Performance Products Candy Foster, Associated School Employees Credit Union Kimberly Foster, Talmer Bank and Trust Garrett Francis, Vallourec Star Taylor Franczkowski, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Arin Franklin, Kent State University at Ashtabula Todd Franko, The Vindicator Heather Fronk, Huntington National Bank Claudia Gage, YSU-Student Nicki Gaither, Bailey Financial Planning Liz Gank, VEC, Inc. Jennifer Gasser, Gasser Chair Company, Inc. Holly Gaston, The Home Savings and Loan Company Alexis Gates, Crestview High School-Student Paul Gavin, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Amy Gebhardt, Huntington National Bank Cheryl Geidner, Associated School Employees Credit Union Nicole Gelonese, YSU-Student Michael Giambattista, YSU-Student Stuart Gibbs, The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County Kimberly Gilbert, Associated School Employees Credit Union Bergen Giordani, One Hot Cookie Derek Glabecki, AXA Advisors Matt Golladay, Blackwood Pet Food Stephanie Goterba, Springfield High School-Student Chantel Gough, East Liverpool High School-Student Emily Green, East Liverpool High School-Student Ginger Grilli, Della Walker House Andrew Grischow, Beford Trails Golf Course Emily Groce, KSU Salem-Student Charesse Hagan, JFS Wealth Advisors Christina Hall, Talmer Bank and Trust Chelsea Hall, Linde Hydraulics Corporation Michael Hanhauser, AXA Advisors Elena Hanuschak, Talmer Bank and Trust Brian Harclerode, VEC, Inc. Christina Hardy, Youngstown State University Nicole Harker, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Mark Harman, AT&T Lori Harris, Cortland Banks Brian Hartmann, AXA Advisors Leanna Hartsough, YSU-Student Sarah Hartzler, Springfield High School-Student Autumn Harvey, AXA Advisors Melissa Harvey, Ashtabula County Land Reutilization Audra Hatch, Greenford Christian Church Olivia Hatton, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Vanessa Hedrick, KSU Trumbull-Student Bryce Heinbaugh, Insurance Exchange Navigators Jennifer Heitger, YSU-Student Mike Helon, Talmer Bank and Trust Kristina Herrmann, Covelli Enterprises a Franchisee of Panera, LLC Mikaela Hibbs, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Kesia Hilbon, YSU-Student Tanay Hill, Farmer's Insurance Catelyn Hissom, East Liverpool High School-Student Jason Hockran, Andover United Methodist Church Mary Ann Homic, Huntington National Bank Jessica Hood, Springfield High School-Student Brian Hoopes, Civic Leader Tom Houser, Aflac Cristina Huffman, Community Volunteer Jim Hughes, Cortland Banks Christine Hughes, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Sherri Hull, Cortland Banks Julie Humphries, Springfield High School-Student Jenny Hunt, Community Volunteer Tamla Hunt, Huntington National Bank Alexis Hunter, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Sandy Huston, Community Volunteer Megan Hutchman, East Liverpool High SchoolStudent Madalyn Hynes, Austintown Fitch High SchoolStudent Lesa Iams, PNC Bank Thomas Ickes, Colfor Manufacturing, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Minerva
Bryan Ignazio, Cortland Banks Sarah Imhoff, Hill, Barth & King, LLC Sara Infante, Huntington National Bank Chris Jaskiewicz, HopeStar LLC Jennifer Johnson, Aqua Ohio, Inc. Nikiea Johnson, Community Volunteer James Johnston, JSO Technologies Jessica Johnston, Gabriel Performance Products Scott Jones, AT&T Abdur Jordan, AT&T Tammy Jorgensen, Huntington National Bank Katie Kalbacher, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. Tina Kali, Community Volunteer Jean Kaman, Talmer Bank and Trust Karissa Katcher, Springfield High School-Student Janet Keene, Lyle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. April Kefalas, PNC Bank Tierra Kelley, Huntington National Bank Joseph Kennedy, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Connie Kennon, Huntington National Bank Star Kent, East Liverpool High School-Student Alex Kilpatrick, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Ruthie King, Community Volunteer William King Jr., Community Volunteer Kirsi King, East Liverpool High School-Student Tyler Kinser, Huntington National Bank Valerie Kinsey, Springfield High School-Student Tamara Kinzie, Community Volunteer Madelyn Kist, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Drew Klapac, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Lisa Kleinhandler, Hudson Fasteners Elaine Klempay, Apria Healthcare Deana Klindworth, Community Volunteer Justin Kline, Infinity Resources Niki Koch, Talmer Bank and Trust Saurabh Kohli, Gabriel Performance Products Michele Komara, Talmer Bank and Trust Madison Koontz, East Liverpool High School-Student Mary Korff, Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. Jane Kraysets, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Debbie Kreatsoulas, Community Volunteer Megan Krippel, Kent State University at Ashtabula Steve Kristen, AT&T Brian Kroboth, Farmers National Bank Mike Kurish, Associated School Employees Credit Union Bailey Lambert, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Kim Lambert, Cortland Banks Dana Lantz, Community Volunteer Laurie LaPlante, Community Volunteer Natalie Lariccia, Jones Wealth Management Dennis LaRue, The Business Journal Tod Latell, Huntington National Bank Michele Lee, Cortland Banks Maria Leedy, Huntington National Bank Tim Leehan, Venture Land Title Agency LLC Susan Leetch, Talmer Bank and Trust Catherine Leipply, Springfield High School-Student Jennifer Lemley, Northern Hancock Bank & Trust Lindsey Lenney, KSU Trumbull-Student Betty Jo Licata, Youngstown State University / WCBA Rachel Lindesmith, First Energy Jennifer Ling, Huntington National Bank Bradley Linton, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Shelby Lister, Community Volunteer Patti L'Italien, Community Volunteer David Locke, Jr., East Liverpool High School-Student Alexis Locketti, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Jennifer Loftus, Community Volunteer Susana Lopez, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Maria Lopuchovsky, VAM-USA LLC Mary Louk, First National Bank Cathy Lukasko, Cortland Banks Michelle Maas, Woodforest National Bank Tanner Mackall, Austintown Fitch High SchoolStudent Tara Mady, Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau Allisyn Mahoney, Austintown Fitch High SchoolStudent Shannon Majewski, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio Melissa Maki, Cortland Banks Colleen Malloy, Talmer Bank and Trust Katrina Manley, East Liverpool High School-Student Laura Manning, YSU-Student Deanna Marchionda, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Michael Mariano, Huntington National Bank John Marino, Civic Leader Stephanie Markey, Community Volunteer Tony Maroni, Essex of Salem Nursing Center Julianna Marsco, Cortland Banks
Maria Martinez, Farmers National Bank Kevin Massie, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Stephanie Masters, Talmer Bank and Trust Emmalee Mattern, Huntington National Bank Kelly Mavar, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Market Office #2287 Holly Mayernick, Infinity Resources Austin Mayfield, East Liverpool High School-Student Jonathon McCann, KSU Salem-Student Chris McCarty, The McKinley Institute Nancy McCoy, Huntington National Bank George McDonnell, Canfield Computers Derrick McDowell, Community Volunteer Mary Ann McElfresh, Talmer Bank and Trust Searra McElrath, PNC Bank Lauren McFadden, Springfield High School-Student Jill McFarland-Klocek, Rita's Italian Ice Kelly McGill, PNC Bank Sarah McKim, Springfield High School-Student Melinda McNutt, Ashtabula County Civic Development Corporation Dawn McNutt, Holland Management Ashley McQuiston, KSU Salem-Student Diana McWreath, Triumph Learning John Medina, Avanti Medical Solutions Nicolas Mehas, Vallourec Star Adam Menough, AT&T Michele Merkel, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Cheri Metzinger, America Makes Michael Metzinger, Hill, Barth & King, LLC Evelyn Mihin, Gasser Chair Company, Inc. Ionica Mija, Altronicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hoerbiger Engine Solutions Victoria Milani, Huntington National Bank Jaclyn Miller, Community Volunteer Erinn Miller, Community Volunteer Julie Miller, First Energy Patricia J. Miller, Huntington National Bank Alicia Miller, Talmer Bank and Trust Mark Miller, Woodforest National Bank Meghan Mills, Springfield High School-Student Mary Mitchell, Andover Bank Michael Mock, Talmer Bank and Trust David Mollenkopf, Crabb Insurance Agency, Inc. John Montgomery, Huntington National Bank Brenda Moore, Community Volunteer Daniel Moore, Crestview High School-Student Missy Morehead, KeyBank Deanna Morehead, Vallourec Star Jennifer Morganstern, Community Volunteer Nicole Morocco, KSU Salem-Student Alexis Morozov, Springfield High School-Student Jason Mumaw, Turning Technologies Cathy Needham, Huntington National Bank Julie Needs, The Home Savings and Loan Company Sheree Nemenz, D'Amico Agency Inc. Realtors Chaney Nezbeth, YSU Foundation Joanie Norton, Leadership Joseph Noss, Talmer Bank and Trust Andrew Null, Butech Bliss Jennifer Oesch, AT&T Stacey Oliver, Huntington National Bank Nikki Ostick, Catholic Charities Alexis Ours, East Liverpool High School-Student Skyler Owens, East Liverpool High School-Student Sandi Page, AT&T Pat Pagenkopf, Community Volunteer Tia Palmer, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Jocelyn Palmer, KSU Trumbull-Student Lauren Paolucci, YSU-Student Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank Kelly Pavelko, PNC Bank Lynne Pavlich, Talmer Bank and Trust Teresa Payton, Community Volunteer Michael Pecchia, Cohen & Company Kyowa Pegues, Talmer Bank and Trust Nykolas Pelley, East Liverpool High School-Student Tammy Peppel, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Araceli Perez, YSU-Student Margaret Person, Community Volunteer Kevin Petray, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Danielle Pezzuolo, Austintown Fitch High SchoolStudent Wendy Pfrenger, Kent State University at Salem Daniel Phillis, KSU Salem-Student Pat Pieron, Community Volunteer Kaitlyn Pinter, YSU Foundation Julia Pitcock, KSU Salem-Student Stephanie Platt, Financial Services Outsourcing Solutions Joseph Poltor, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Alyssa Porter, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Crychelle Portis-Hulbert, KSU Trumbull-Student Jacob Powell, YSU-Student
Ron Prokop, AT&T Rasheda Provitt, KSU Trumbull-Student Ethan Puz, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Lisa Quattrochi, Huntington National Bank Sherri Ramsey, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Michelle Ray, Community Volunteer Macayla Razo, YSU-Student Leslie Reckner, The Home Savings and Loan Company Peter Reday, Youngstown State University / WCBA Kristin Reeves, KSU Salem-Student Chelsea Regano, Talmer Bank and Trust Andrea Reihard, YSU-Student Tabitha Richmond, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Randy Rivello, Associated School Employees Credit Union Dave Roberts, Stoneridge, Inc. Zach Robles, KSU Salem-Student Jacob Rodesh, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Jennifer Rodway, High Octane Coffee Co. Jenna Roemer, KSU Trumbull-Student Cynthia Rogers, Triad Production Group a Division of 21 WFMJ Jeff Rogue, AT&T Colleen Ross, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Daniel Rossi, FEIC Financial Kristine Rotunno, Community Volunteer John Rude, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Elise Rummel, AT&T Jean Rupert, Cortland Banks Victor Russell, Consumer Credit Counseling Service/ Apprisen Anthony Russo, Community Volunteer Jeff Sabrin, Community Volunteer Bill Sadlowski, AT&T Andre Sahyoun, Talmer Bank and Trust Barbara Salomone, Huntington National Bank Sandy Samples, Northern Hancock Bank & Trust Kristi Sanchez, Community Volunteer Kara Sanders, Woodforest National Bank Stefanie Schiavone, Community Volunteer Michael Schrock, Talmer Bank and Trust Roxanne Seabest, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley James Sebastian, The Home Savings and Loan Company Dan Segool, Talmer Bank and Trust Michael Sellers, The Fifth Floor Katie Seminara, Youngstown Phantoms Hockey Mark Senkowitz, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Eric Senor, Andover Bank Giovanni Serra, Community Volunteer Lindsey Shaffer, Community Volunteer Rose Shaffer, Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center Christopher Shannon, YSU-Student Noah Shaw, East Liverpool High School-Student Tim Sheehan, Talmer Bank and Trust Sam Sheely, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Ryan Sheffield, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Chris Shelton, Youngstown State University / WCBA Gina Sherock, Youngstown State University / WCBA Adam Shirey, Cortland Banks Daniel Shirley, Woodforest National Bank Sean Sich, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Stephanie Siegel, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau Ryan Silvashy, Falcon Foundry Kim Simons Cox, PNC Bank Gregory Sinchak, Packer Thomas Andrew Sizer, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Donna Slaven, Community Volunteer Greg Smith, Compco Industries Aimee Smith, Springfield High School-Student Sean Smith, VAM-USA LLC Benjamin Smith, YSU-Student Melissa Smith, 1820 House Candle Co. Steven Snyder, Talmer Bank and Trust Shari Sollberger, Community Volunteer Marcita Spencer, Community Volunteer Trevor Sprauge, Ashtabula County YMCA Elijah Stambaugh, The Learning Egg Robin Stape, PNC Bank Anna Starr, East Liverpool High School-Student Harry Steele, First National Bank Brad Stephens, Salem Public Library Andrew Steurer, Gabriel Performance Products Jessica Stickle, Community Volunteer Robert Stigerler, AT&T Jeff M. Stuart, Huntington National Bank Dave Stumper, Gabriel Performance Products Sherri Sullivan, Family Pride of Northeast Ohio Julie Sundquist, Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce
Marolan Sunseri, Simco Management Corp. Cheryl Sutton, Huntington National Bank Gary Swegan, Youngstown State University Melissa Takas, Vallourec Star Laura Talbott, Community Volunteer Jerrica Talbott, Huntington National Bank Lauren Teminsky, YSU-Student Michelle Tensley, The Home Savings and Loan Company Amanda Thiry, PNC Bank Angela Thomas, Huntington National Bank Crystal Thomas, Youngstown State University / WCBA Jeannie Thompson, PNC Bank Annee Tice, East Liverpool High School-Student Tammy Todd, Community Volunteer Joshua Toot, Huntington National Bank Kayla Torres, Meridian Healthcare Maia Totterdale, Austintown Fitch High SchoolStudent Ray Travelline, Hot Dog Shoppe Jamie Trina, Seven Seventeen Credit Union Karen Trotter, Huntington National Bank Laura Tubo, First Energy Kim Urig, Community Volunteer Beth Valerio, The Home Savings and Loan Company Lisa Vallas, Talmer Bank and Trust Leslie Valsi, Talmer Bank and Trust Tom Varley, Compco Industries Pamela Vass, Ellwood Group Roxy Vaughn, Transparency, LLC Chad Vavpetic, AXA Advisors Michelle Venrose, Community Volunteer Stephanie Virgallito, Austintown Fitch High SchoolStudent Myra Vitto, PNC Bank Angelo Vitullo, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Trisha Vukovich, Talmer Bank and Trust Courtney Wagoner, KSU Salem-Student Kyle Walchi, Huntington National Bank Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care F. Jay Warnock, Talmer Bank and Trust Dana Warren, Talmer Bank and Trust Jenna Wayman, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Raymond Wayne, Heritage Thermal Services Holly Welch, Discovery Program at Kirkmere Seth Welch, Austintown Fitch High School-Student Autumn Weller, YSU-Student Mark Wenick, Talmer Bank and Trust Simon Werle, American Family Insurance Alyssa West, Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio Rich Wetzel, Youngstown Business Incubator Laura Weymer, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Jonetta Wiersbicki, Huntington National Bank Mindy Wiesensee, Cortland Banks Terrance Williams, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Adrian Willoughby, Austintown Fitch High SchoolStudent Leah Wilson, Community Volunteer Payton Wilson, East Liverpool High School-Student Casey Wilson, East Liverpool High School-Student Kristina Wilson, Talmer Bank and Trust Thursday Wilson, Thriving Grace Mentoring Program Mark Winchell, AC 503 Corp Kelsey Wise, KSU Trumbull-Student Jennifer Wise, Talmer Bank and Trust Andrea Wiseman, Girard Intermediate Kelcie Witmer, Farmers Trust Company John Wood, Youngstown Air Reserve Station Kathleen Worhatch, KeyBank Cassie Wyatt, Talmer Bank and Trust Deena Yaist, AT&T Maysoon Yasin, Woodforest National Bank Gregory Yaskulka, Huntington National Bank Cris Young, Hudson Fasteners Julie Young, Huntington National Bank Monica Zackeroff, Community Volunteer Christy Zelinsky, Cortland Banks Andy Zenko Jr., AT&T
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley 1601 Motor Inn Drive # 305 Girard, OH 44420 Phone: 330.539.5268 / Fax: 330.539.9550 / e-mail: michele.merkel@ja.org Visit our website at: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org
Participating Schools of Mahoning Valley, Inc.
2015-2016 Academic Year Ashtabula County
Conneaut Middle School (7)* Geneva High School (1)* Geneva Middle School (7)* Grand Valley Middle School (5) Jefferson Area Junior High School (5) Lakeside Junior High School (9)* Pymatuning Valley High School (10)* Pymatuning Valley Middle School (4)* St. John School (1) Wallace H. Braden Middle School (1)*
Columbiana County
American Spirit Academy (1) Buckeye Elementary School (20)* CAACC-Head Start-Lisbon (1)* CAACC-Head Start-Wellsville (2)* Crestview Elementary School (4) LaCroft Elementary School (25)* Leetonia High School (2) North Elementary School (21)* Salem High School (1)* Southeast Elementary School (12) Southern Local Elementary School (3)* United Local Elementary School (4) Westgate Middle School (12)*
Mahoning County Austintown Elementary School (15)* Austintown Fitch High School (33)* Austintown Middle School (8)* Boardman Center Middle School (17) Boardman High School (16) Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown (4)* Campbell Memorial High School (4)* Canfield High School (16) Chaney High School (3)* Choffin Career & Technical Center (16)* Discovery Program at Kirkmere (5)* Dobbins Elementary School (6) East High School (1)* Easter Seals (2)* Grace Evangelistic Temple Church (1)* Harding Elementary School (5)* Holy Family School (15) Life Skills Center of Youngstown (2)* Lowellville Jr./Sr. High School (4)* Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (6) Martin Luther King Elementary School (5)* Millcreek Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center (2)* Paul C. Bunn Elementary School (4)* Poland Seminary High School (8) Poland Union Elementary School (6) Programs of Promise at Wilson (2)* South Range High School (2) Springfield Elementary School (11) St. Charles School (2) St. Nicholas School (2) Struthers Elementary School (7)* Struthers High School (4)* Tabernacle Baptist Church (3)* Taft Elementary School (5)* Upward Bound at YSU (2)* Ursuline High School (1)
Victory School of Ministry (1) Warriors, Inc. (1)* Western Reserve High School (2) William Holmes McGuffey Elementary School (7)* Williamson Elementary School (11)* Youngstown Christian School (1) YWCA of Youngstown (1)*
Trumbull County
Bristol High School (1) Brookfield High School (2)* Chalker High School (3) Champion High School (8) Girard Intermediate School (18) Girard Junior High School (12) Hubbard High School (1) Jefferson PK-8 School (4)* John F. Kennedy Catholic School-Lower Campus (3) John F. Kennedy Catholic School-Upper Campus (1) Lakeview Elementary School (6) Lakeview High School (1) Liberty High School (10)* Lincoln PK-8 School (5)* Lordstown High School (4) Mathews High School (2) McDonald High School (2) McGuffey PK-8 School (4)* Prospect Elementary School (12)* TCAP-Head Start-Hubbard Center (1)* TCAP-Head Start-Warren West Center (1)* Victory Christian School (1) Warren G. Harding High School (2)* Willard PK-8 School (6)* *Denotes over 50% Low to Moderate Income (LMI) students. Over 57% of students served by JAMV last year were LMI.
2015-2016 Summary # of Programs
Value to County Schools
Mahoning
269
$151,068
Trumbull
110
$61,775
Columbiana
108
$60,652
Ashtabula
54
$30,326
TOTAL
541
$303,821
# of Programs
# of Students
Elementary School
244
5,123
Middle School
120
2,743
High School
177
3,862
TOTAL
541
11,728
Mentorship Hours JA Volunteers
79,249 579
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: @JAMV / Instagram: @JAMahoning
Board of Directors and staff
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley Board Chair Chris Jaskiewicz, HopeStar, LLC
Salem Committee
Frank Balog, Hill, Barth & King LLC
Elaine Rousseau-Kothera, Salem Program Coordinator
Cheryl Basista, Retired, Youngstown City Schools
Vito Abruzzino, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, LTD.
John Church, Civic Leader
Sara Baer, Civic Leader
Enzo DeChellis,
Steve Bailey, Salem City School Board Member
Geneva-Liberty Steel Ltd
Camille Favre, Seven Seventeen
Dr. Joseph Shivers, Salem City School Superintendent
Eric Folsom, Compco Industries
Jeremy Corbisello, Columbiana Career & Technical Center
Kimberly Foster, Talmer Bank and Trust
Dr. Angela Doty, Salem Community Hospital
Kristina Herrmann, Covelli Enterprises a Franchisee of Panera, LLC
David Johnson, Summitville Tiles, Inc.
Brian Hoopes, Community Volunteer
Mike Mancuso, The Sustainable Opportunity Development Center
Michael Kurish, Associated School Employee Credit Union
Audrey C. Null, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Betty Jo Licata,
Bob Sebo, Civic Leader
YSU Williamson College of Business
John Marino, Kent State University Trumbull
Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care
Chris McCarty, Humility of Mary Health Partners George McDonnell, Canfield Computers Ryan Pastore, The PNC Financial Services Group Dave Roberts, Stoneridge, Inc. Cynthia Rogers, Triad Production Group a Division of 21 WFMJ James Sebastian, Home Savings Sean Sich, Mahoning County Educational Service Center Gregory Sinchak, Packer Thomas
Ashtabula Steering Committee Jerome Brockway, A-Tech Holly Mayernick, Infinity Resources Julie Sundquist, Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce Chad Vavpetic, AXA Advisors
Joshua Toot, Huntington National Bank
Ashtabula Advisory Committee
Chad Vavpetic, AXAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Advisors
Patrick Arcaro, Ashtabula County Job and Family Services
Holly Welch, Choffin Career& Technical Center
Kesha Conaway, Ashtabula LEADERship
Kathleen Worhatch, KeyBank
Keith Corlew, St. John School
JA Staff
Patricia French, Civic Leader Tim Kehres, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio
Michele Merkel, President
John Palo, Robert S. Morrison Foundation
Marcy Angelo, Program and Special Events Assistant
Michelle Thomspon, Tridia Hospice-Ashtabula
Melissa D'Apolito, Program & Special Events Marketing Coordinator
Bonnie Warren, Comfort Keepers
Nicole Fond, Program Manager
Scott Wludyga, Pymatuning Valley High School
Tabitha Richmond, Intern
Lynn Zalewski, Ashtabula County Catholic Charities
Jenna Wayman, Ashtabula County District Manager
JA Company Program Canfield High School This year over 75 students in Mrs. Sherry Creighton’s Business classes at Canfield High School learned hands-on what it takes to start and run their own businesses through the JA Company Program. This program provides a relevant and authentic business learning experience for students in grades 9-12 that unleashes their entrepreneurial spirit. Students put theory into practice by creating, marketing and operating their own company, from concept to business plan, financing, execution, and sales. Volunteer business mentors connected with students while sharing their personal and professional experiences to further ignite students’ entrepreneurial spirit. This year Canfield High School ran two different business models – a spirit shop and a café. Students in the Spirit Shop decided what to sell, designed the items, and set up a shop in the school. The shop was open at different times during the school week and students had a chance to learn first-hand what it was like to operate a retail business from choosing designs and products to sell, pricing their products, and handling the finances of operating a small business. Serena, a freshman in the class loved being able to creative and create a product. “It let us to have the freedom to think on our own. I learned that it is hard to start your own business, but really is worth it when you see the outcome.” The other company, The Cardinal Café is a coffee café that is open Monday-Friday mornings to provide coffee, smoothies, breakfast bars, and chick-fil-a biscuits to students and educators. The students in the class worked together to make and sell their products to their customers. “The Hartford is proud to partner with Junior Achievement and serve as the title sponsor of its flagship JA Company Program,” said The Hartford's Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Swift. “We encourage the students of today to become the successful entrepreneurs of tomorrow, a commitment that grows out of our passion for helping small businesses prevail.” Locally, The Burton D. Morgan Foundation provides funding for this program, as well as the JA Be Entrepreneurial Program, and the JA Our Region Program. The Burton D. Morgan Foundation champions the entrepreneurial spirit and those with the courage to power our economy. “The JA Company program has given me the opportunity to learn how to start, operate, and manage a business. Not only did I learn basic business skills but also how to work better with others. I definitely think the JA Company program is important in school because it really does inspire kids to be successful. Having this program at Canfield has definitely inspired me to study business when I go off to college next fall.” - Kaci Carpenter, Student. “I think the most exciting part of the JA Company program for me is the potential to positively influence the future of the future business leaders in our community. JA impacts more than the lives and experiences of the students in the program, it influences business as a whole. In teaching students early about the logistics of business, customer service, pride in product and production, and problem solving, JA can help to instill values that are necessary for employment across the business world. Students who have taken the JA program understand these values, making them more marketable to the workforce, and increasing the pool of high-value workers.” - Matt Campbell, JA Company Advisor, Owner Branch Street Coffee Roasters “Junior Achievement has completely transformed my business classroom. The hands-on learning experience they have provided to my students has drastically increased the enrollment in our business program. Both the JA Company Program and the JA Be Entrepreneurial programs have helped my business students develop communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills - all necessary for future success in our ever changing global world.” - Sherry Creighton
“Kasmer Insurance and Grange Insurance additionally backed the Business Class project through their co-op Community Rewards project to support local favorite 501C3 organizations. I was thrilled to be able to donate a total of $3,185.00!” Holly Carpenter, Owner Kasmer Insurance
Learn more about Junior Achievement at http://warren-youngstown.ja.org
JA Company Program Choffin Career & Technical Center This year students in Ms. Lori Yanacos-Clark’s Hospritality Program at Choffin Career and Technical Center Business learned hands-on what it takes to start and run their own businesses through the JA Company Program. If you’re in Youngstown looking for something sweet, you can stop by a new cafe. The Cookies and Cream Cafe opened on February 18, 2016 at the Choffin Career and Technical Center. It will serve flavored coffee and cookies, and plans to expand once its customer base grows and requests come in. The goal is to give students real-life experience, while also serving the public, said Choffin Career and Technical Center Executive Director Joe Meranto. “The goal is to make them productive citizens when they graduate, not just to graduate from something, but to something,” he said. The cafe is run by students in the new hospitality program at Choffin, and all of the cookies are made by students as well. Lori Yanacos-Clark, hospitality instructor, said it’s an opportunity to learn marketing, customer service and job skills they can use if they pursue a career in the hospitality industry. The Program also teaches life skills. To view the full article visit: www.vindy.com This program provides a relevant and authentic business learning experience for high school students that unleashes their entrepreneurial spirit. Students put theory into practice by creating, marketing and operating their own company, from concept to business plan, financing, execution, and sales. Volunteer business mentor connect with students while sharing their personal and professional experiences to further ignite students’ entrepreneurial spirit. “The Hartford is proud to partner with Junior Achievement and serve as the title sponsor of its flagship JA Company Program,” said The Hartford's Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Swift. “We encourage the students of today to become the successful entrepreneurs of tomorrow, a commitment that grows out of our passion for helping small businesses prevail.” Locally, The Burton D. Morgan Foundation provides funding for this program, as well as the JA Be Entrepreneurial Program, and the JA Our Region Program. The Burton D. Morgan Foundation champions the entrepreneurial spirit and those with the courage to power our economy.
Learn more about Junior Achievement at http://warren-youngstown.ja.org
Get Smart About Credit Day Credit and Financial Responsibility Being Taught in Local High Schools
On October 15, 2015 students from area High Schools across Mahoning and Trumbull Counties took part in a financial education program in conjunction with Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc., Cortland Banks, Home Savings & Loan Company, 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 6th year for this one day program that educated 415 students about how important credit is and how to use it wisely. This program helps students to develop a stronger understanding of credit and how to use it responsibly. Lessons included not only how to manage a credit card, but also how to protect personal financial information and recognize the signs of overspending. These are all need-to-know facts for anyone using credit for the first time – whether in the form of a credit card, student loan or car loan. Participating high schools included Austintown Fitch, Boardman, Canfield, Liberty, Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, and Struthers.
Volunteers Kelly Bietsch, Cortland Banks Ken English, Edward Jones Kim Gilbert, ASECU Jim Hughes, Cortland Banks Bryan Ignazio, Cortland Banks Kim Lambert, Cortland Banks Michele Lee, Cortland Banks Adam Shirey, Cortland Banks Michelle Tensley, Home Savings Kim Urig, Community Volunteer Beth Valerio, Home Savings Mindy Wiesensee, Cortland Banks
2015-2016 JA in a Days A Total of 60 Huntington bankers provided financial education to 977 local students this school year During the 2015-2016 academic year, a total of 60 Huntington Bank colleagues presented Junior Achievement curriculum to a total of 977 local students. On October 27, 2015, volunteers from Huntington Bank taught 571 first through fourth grade students at LaCroft and North Elementary Schools in East Liverpool (Columbiana County). On May 17, 2016, Huntington Bank employees volunteered and presented the JA Our City Program to all of the 3rd grade students (358) in Youngstown City Schools District. Huntington is the largest corporate volunteer for these local JA in a Day programs, which packs the Junior Achievement curriculum traditionally presented over a series of weeks into one day where volunteers take over an entire school. As volunteer educators, Huntington colleagues served as instructors in classrooms presenting structured, activity-based curriculum developed by Junior Achievement. JA provides a step-by-step lessons and all of the supplies to create a fun and rewarding experience for both students and volunteers. Volunteers compliment the curriculum by sharing their personal, educational and professional experiences with the students.
Locally, Huntington Bank has been volunteering and mentoring students through JA in a Day events since 2011. For the past six years, 144 Huntington Bankers have volunteered and mentored 4,299 students in over 200 classrooms across Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula Counties. “I liked how we got to decorate our name tags and introduce ourselves before we got to tell what we want to be when we grow up. It was fun how we got make and decorate the buildings even though they were real and big when I imagine them like that. The JA program taught us there are many ways to pay like cash, debit cards, credit cards, and other things. It was fun meeting Mr. Clark. We learned another word called withdraw. Isn't that awesome? We also learned about budgets. We learned about savings. I wish from the deepest of my heart that Mr. Clark will come back. I hope some other people will come with him. It's fun to learn new things.” ~Nora, 3rd grader “JA was a great experience for my third grade students at North Elementary. Getting to interact with community members while learning about important real-life topics was great. The JA Program used many learning strategies to help the students learn. I hope to have JA come to our school again in the future.” ~Mrs. Hank, 3rd grade educator, North Elementary
Thank you to the following Volunteers: Angela Allen, Rose Ashby, Rosella Baker, Christina Bartolini, Trudy Beadnell, Rhonda Beadnell, Dianne Beggs, Marianne Bever, Aubrey Blews, Heather Brown, Terika Callier, Emily Cannon, Elizabeth Cannon, Randi Jo Carroll, Jacqueline Ciavarella, John Clark, Anthony Clark, Darla Conti, Kimberley Dunfee, Diane Fabian, Heather Fronk, Amy Gebhardt, Mary Ann Homic, Tamla Hunt, Sara Infante, Tammy Jorgensen, Tierra Kelley, Connie Kennon, Tyler Kinser, Tod Latell, Maria Leedy, Jennifer Ling, Michael Mariano, Emmalee Mattern, Nancy McCoy, Victoria Milani, Patricia J. Miller, John Montgomery, Cathy Needham, Stacey Oliver, Lisa Quattrochi, Barbara Salomone, Jeff M. Stuart, Cheryl Sutton, Jerrica Talbott, Angela Thomas, Joshua Toot, Karen Trotter, Kyle Walchi, Jonetta Wiersbicki, Gregory Yaskulka, and Julie Young
JA in a Day
Warren City Schools
On November 2, 2015, all of the 8th graders (337 students) in Warren City Schools spent the day learning about life skills. Volunteer mentors from Talmer Bank and Trust donated their time to come into the classrooms to teach the JA Economics for Success Program. This program lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Following 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 personal finance—including smart budgeting, wise credit use, and minimizing financial risk—so they can apply strong financial management skills regardless of their income. “The students were exposed to the opportunities that are possible for all of them. They learned about the different careers and what is required of them in order to achieve their goals and succeed. Thank you so much for spending time with us today!” - Ms. Katherine Wilson, educator
From the Students: “I liked how they taught us about the differences between a debit and credit card. Buy now, pay now and buy now, pay later. I like how they told us everything we do effects our jobs and what we grow up to be, like social media. Any one of our employers could look up YouTube videos or Facebook posts.” - Kara, Jefferson pk-8 “What I liked about JA in a Day was how they showed us all the ways to handle money and showed us different career choices.” - Elexis, Willard k-8 “This program did not only persuade me - it influenced and inspired me. It persuaded me to think of things in a new way to help me do what I like to do best. It inspired me because there are people who can help me take a chance.” Tinyia, Jefferson pk-8
Thank you to the following Volunteers: Kristina Wilson, Mike Helon, Andre Sahyoun, LeighAnn Fedor, Annette Brown, Lisa Vallas, F. Jay Warnock, Jennifer Wise, Dana Warren, Cassie Wyatt, John Draganic, Leslie Valsi, Alicia Miller, Colleen Malloy, Stephanie Masters, Venita Collins, Kimberly Foster, Michael Alexander, Jean Kaman, Steven Snyder, Trisha Vukovich, Chelsea Regano, Niki Koch, Tim Sheehan, Peter Christie, Mark Wenick, Kyowa Pegues, Susan Leetch, Dan Segool, Michael Schrock, Michele Komara, Craig Cumberworth, Christina Hall, and Mary Ann McElfresh
Business 2020 Twenty five high school students from Pymatuning Valley attended Business 2020 on November 10th. Business 2020 started by Youngstown State University 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 800 juniors and seniors at 22 high schools were exposed to what they must do to become career ready. More than 20 area leaders from various segments of business offered insight and information during the panel sessions. Community Connectors provides $10 million in 3-to-1 matching grants to 117 community partnerships that will help give more Ohio students access to role models who can help motivate and inspire them, as well as help them develop skills that lead to success in school and the workplace. 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.”
WORDS OF ADVICE FROM LOCAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS:
“GPAs do matter, it’s one of the first things an employer looks at set yourself apart from the competition by doing well academically.” - Melanie Cann, Vice President of Human Resources, Cafaro Company “Your prospective employer will look you up on Facebook or some other Internet channel before your interview.” - Christine Costello, YSU Williamson College of Business Administration “Most companies require candidates to pass a drug test, and evidence of marijuana stays in your system up to three months.” - Kayla Torres, Executive Assistant, Meridian Healthcare “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
THANK YOU TO LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS: Beck Bertuzzi, VEC, Inc.; Denise Carissimo, JMC Steel Group; Dina Casciano, Hill, Barth & King; Christina Costello, WCBA; Mary Coller, WCBA; William Duckworth, Coca-Cola; Camille Favre, Seven Seventeen Credit Union; Todd Finn, Huntington National Bank; Charesse Haga, JFS Wealth Advisors; Christina Hardy, YSU Career Services; Jennifer Johnson, Aqua Ohio; Brian Kroboth, Farmers National Bank; Tara Mady, Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Michael Metzinger, Hill, Barth & King; Ionica Mija, Altronic-Hoerbiger Engine Solutions; Deanna Morehead, Vallourec Star; Kaitlyn Pinter, YSU Foundation; Gina Sherock, WCBA; Jessica Sickle, Courtyard Canfield; Kayla Torres, Meridian Healthcare; Pamela Vass, Ellwood Group; Rich Wetzel, Youngstown Business Incubator; and Kelcie Witmer, Farmers Trust Co.
AT&T Job Mentoring Ashtabula County high school students received a first-hand look at career opportunities beyond high school, thanks to Junior Achievement (JA), AT&T’s Aspire Mentoring Academy and Community Connectors. AT&T and JA teamed up to help 83 students from Pymatuning Valley High School to make the connection between school and the workplace. This work-based career exploration program was held November 19 at AT&T’s Salt Spring’s offices in Youngstown, where students had the opportunity to learn about various careers within the company and in the telecommunications industry and practice workplace readiness skills with AT&T employees. Community Connectors provides $10 million in 3-to-1 matching grants to 117 community partnerships that will help give more Ohio students access to role models who can help motivate and inspire them, as well as help them develop skills that lead to success in school and the workplace.
“Our collaboration with Junior Achievement provides students with career exploration activities that help motivate them to stay in school and achieve meaningful careers,” said Steve Kristan, Director of External Affairs, AT&T Ohio. “We have developed a strong relationship over the years with JA to provide these job shadowing and other opportunities nationwide.”
“I enjoyed the mock interviews as well as the presentation on connectivity between phone, car, and home. I liked learning about the splicing and trucks as well. I learned about fiber optics and IOT as well as how to conduct myself online, at work, and during an interview.” Seth “I liked learning about the different AT&T employee benefits and going inside the truck. I learned a lot about working for AT&T and the dos and don’ts for an interview.” Shelby “I liked the interviews the best but found everything helpful. I learned about how to properly apply for a job and how to do a face to face interview. The most important thing in an interview is to be confident and be yourself.” Chad
THANK YOU TO AT&T Employees: Amanda Cohol, Kolleen Crish, Patrick Fernholz, Scott Jones, Abdur Jordan, Steve Kristan, Adam Menough, Sandi Page, Bill Sadlowski, Robert Stiegler, and Deena Yaist
JA in a Day
Youngstown City Schools
On December 4, 2015, all of the 4th graders (374 students) in Youngstown City Schools spent the day learning about what it takes to operate a successful business in an area. Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to come into the classrooms to teach the JA Our Region Program. This program allows students explore well-known businesses, their origins, and the traits common to the entrepreneurs who started them. Students learn to 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. “I liked that our JA speaker was talking about real world applications in business for the skills my students our learning right now. For example, he emphasized that reading, math, and behavior will have an important impact on their success in business and in life.” - Mrs. Carter, Educator at William Holmes McGuffey
From the Students: “I liked when we were playing the game with expenses and revenues. I learned a lot about entrepreneurs and how they use resources to start their business.” - Joseph, Harding Elementary “I like that we played a game about business to see what it's about and what's going to happen when you become a business person. I like JA because I learned about being an entrepreneur.” - Jalaya, Harding Elementary “I liked how we could get things to start a business like if we wanted a farm. You need chickens, cows, vegetables, river, lake, and grass. JA in a Day was amazing!” Anthony, Paul C. Bunn Elementary
“One thing I learned was that an entrepreneur is a person that uses resources to start a business.” - Maurice, Taft Elementary
Thank you to the following Volunteers: Alan Armstrong, Woodforest National Bank; Aubrey Blews, The Huntington National Bank; Gianna Centofanti, YSU-Student; Bradley Dofka, YSU-Student; Tyler Fond, YSU-Student; Heather Fronk, Huntington Bank; Claudia Gage, YSU-Student; Nicole Gelonese, YSU-Student; Michael Giambattista, YSU-Student; Jennifer Heitger, YSU-Student; Tanay Hill, Farmer's Insurance; Nikiea Johnson, Community Volunteer; Tierra Kelley, Huntington Bank; Dennis LaRue, The Business Journal; Tod Latell, Huntington Bank; Michael Mariano, Huntington Bank; George McDonnell, Canfield Computers; Derrick McDowell, Community Volunteer; Lauren Paolucci, YSU-Student; Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank; Christopher Shannon, YSU-Student; Benjamin Smith, YSU-Student; Lauren Teminsky, YSU-Student; Kim Urig, Community Volunteer; Autumn Weller, YSU-Student; and Maysoon Yasin, Woodforest National Bank
JA More Than Money On March 4, 2016 seven mentors representing the Links Incorporated Youngstown Chapter volunteered their time to teach the Junior Achievement JA More Than Money program to one-hundred and thirty students in 4th through 6th grade at Williamson Elementary School in Youngstown. This program equips students with money management tools and resources for exploring job skills and different types of businesses. “I really enjoyed having JA in my classroom. This program allows students to gain an understanding of what an entrepreneur is and how business will play a vital role in their future. They learned the basics of balancing a bank account and fiscal responsibility.” Mr. Lordi, 4th grade educator “I love how JA programs are hands-on and relate to the real world.” Ms. Niarhos, 6th grade educator
“What I liked about having JA was that we got to work together as a team. I liked learning about making a business and having a bank account. All of the things I was taught will help me in my future. I liked JA.” Tanisha, 6th grade student “I liked learning about why you should have a bank account.” Steven, 6th grade student “JA taught me about saving money and not to spend it all on things like toys, video games, and stuff.” Jevonta, 4th grade student “I learned about withdraws and bank accounts.” Christian, 4th grade student
THANK YOU TO LINKS YOUNGSTOWN CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS: Willard Boyd, Dr. Joan Boyd, Anne Cobbin, Ruthie King, William King, Brenda Moore, and Margaret Person
JA in a Day
Boardman Center Middle School
On February 16, 2016 - Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley brought local business and community leaders to Boardman Center Middle School to present the JA Our Nation and JA Global Marketplace programs to 279 fifth and sixth grade students. A total of 312 fifth and sixth grade students spent the day learning about financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. 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. “I like the students having the opportunity to learn about business and our economy. It is a good way to introduce them to potential jobs and how doing well in school can open many opportunities for careers.” Mr. Ian Head, 5th Grade educator From the Students: “My favorite activity was making inventing new and better products by sketching ideas. Ms. Klempay was fun, enthusiastic, and she helped us understand different things. I learned how to price products, how to invent better things, and how to start a good business.” ~ Sara “I learned about all the new jobs that are in the world. Some I didn't know about. I also learned what STEM means: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.” ~ Jaime “I learned if you care about your career, you will be successful.” ~ Tequan,
Thank you to the following Volunteers: Bob Calvert, First National Bank; Jonathon Fauvie, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley; Carl Foote, AFLAC; Joanna Forbes, Sisters of the Humility of Mary; Derek Glabecki, AXA Advisors; Chris Jaskiewicz, HopeStar LLC; Elaine Klempay, Apria Healthcare; Maria Lopuchovsky, VAM-USA LLC; George McDonnell, Canfield Computers; Derrick McDowell, Community Volunteer; Jill McFarland-Klocek, Rita's Italian Ice; Missy Morehead, Key Bank; Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank; Cynthia Rogers, Triad Production Group a Division of 21 WFMJ; Dan Segool, Talmer Bank & Trust; Ryan Silvashy, Falcon Foundry; Sean Smith, VAM-USA LLC; Harry Steele, First National Bank; and Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care
Thank you to the The Dominion K-12 Educational Partnership Grant for providing these programs and supplemental materials to educators
2016 JA Titan Business Challenge Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration hosted the 7th annual JA Titan Business Challenge on March 10th for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley. A total of 114 students (38 teams) from 16 high schools. 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 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, critically analyze, and make decisions for their "virtual company". The winners each received scholarships. Thank you to all of our sponsors, mentors, educators, students, and volunteers for making this years event a huge success!
SPONSORS 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, AXA Advisors, FactSet, and Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration. Team Sponsors: Associated School Employees Credit Union (ASECU), BBB of Mahoning Valley, Canfield Computers, Fond Property Group, Gasser Chair Company (2 teams), Hill, Barth & King LLC. (3 teams), Jet Stream International, Simon Roofing (3 teams), and Yurchyk & Davis CPA’s, Inc. (2 teams). In-Kind Donors: Associated School Employees Credit Union, Belmont Confections (Athena Bar), First National Bank, Herr Foods Inc., Jimmy’s Italian Specialties, Lightning Grader and Illuminate Education, Panera Bread, a Franchisee of Covelli Enterprises, LLC., Rita’s Italian Ice—North Lima, Vernon’s Café, WFMJ/CW, Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration.
ATTENDING SCHOOLS Austintown Fitch High School Bloomfield High School Boardman High School Bristol High School Canfield High School Cardinal Mooney High School Champion High School Chaney High School Columbiana County Career & Technical Center (CCCTC) Howland High School Hubbard High School Lordstown High School Lowellville High School Pymatuning Valley High School Chalker High School (Southington) Valley Christian High School
BUSINESS MENTORS: Joyce Alexander - Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic Brian Alls - Bravura 3D Frank Balog* - Hill, Barth & King, LLC Dave Blasko - Hill, Barth & King, LLC Heather Chunn - YSU Foundation BJ Duckworth - Coca Cola Lori Edwards - Associated Schools Employee Credit Union Ken English - Edward Jones Timothy Figley - Kingsway Solutions Kim Gilbert - Associated Schools Employee Credit Union Derek Glabecki - AXA Advisors Michael Hanhauser - AXA Advisors Brian Hartman - AXA Advisors Bill Holcolmb - Western & Southern Life Tom Houser - Aflac Sarah Imhoff - Hill, Barth & King, LLC Ruthie King - The Youngstown Chapter of the Links Inc. Mike Kurish* - Associated Schools Employee Credit Union Mary Louk - First National Bank Chris McCarty*- The McKinley Institute George McDonnell* - Canfield Computers Jill McFarland - Rita's Italian Ice Chaney Nezbeth - YSU Foundation Ryan Pastore* - PNC Bank Randy Rivello - Associated Schools Employee Credit Union Cynthia Rogers* - Triad Production Group Roxanne Seabest - United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Rose Shafer - Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center Ryan Silvashy - Falcon Foundry Elijah Stambaugh - The Learning Egg Harry Steele - First National Bank Matt Thomas - Western & Southern Life Kim Urig - Community Volunteer Chad Vavpetic* - AXA Advisors Gregg Warner - North Star Critical Care Simon Werle - American Family Insurance Laura Weymer - United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley *JA Board Member
2016 JA Titan Champions 1st Place ($500 scholarships each) Champion High School Dillon Burton, Cody Kligge, and Nathan Kruppa 2nd Place ($200 scholarships each) Lordstown High School William Cann, Taylor Hudak, and Michon Peterson 3rd Place ($100 scholarships each) Pymatuning High School Tyler Dunbar, Kennedee Drnek, and Misty Salway
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 ninth annual Financial Starting Points Seminar on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at YSU’s Kilcawley Center. Over 390 high school students and educators from fourteen 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 felt this was a life changing event. If you take this information then it should help for your future. I learned, if you can’t handle your money then you won’t make it.” Student, East High School / Choffin Career & Technical Center 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.
“Financial Starting Points provided a positive learning experience for my students. Most importantly, they gained knowledge that they could take with them.” Jeffrey Kibler, Educator Leetonia High School
Thank You To Our Volunteers: Morning Welcome: Dr. Betty Jo Licata, Dean Youngstown State University, Williamson College of Business Administration and Mr. Gary Swegan, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management, Youngstown State University. Volunteers from The Associated School Employees Credit Union: Michael Kurish, Andy Barkley, Karen Boros, Robyn Darocha, Lori Edwards, Candy Foster, Cheryl Geidner, Kim Stillwagon Gilbert, and Randy Rivello. Business and Community Volunteers: Jackson Bruce, Youngstown Phantoms Hockey; Diana Eggleston, Catholic Charities; Ken English, Edward Jones Investments; Rachel Flickinger, The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber; Stuart Gibbs, The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County; Jenny Hunt, Community Volunteer; Ruthie King, The Links Inc., Youngstown Chapter; Natalie Lariccia, Jones Wealth Management; Deanna Marchionda, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.; Evelyn Mihin, Gasser Chair Co.; Nikki Ostick, Catholic Charities; Stephanie Platt, Financial Services Outsourcing Solutions; Tabitha Richmond, YSU—Student; Krissy Rotunno, Community Volunteer; Victor Russell, Consumer Credit Counseling Service—Apprisen Financial Advocates; Katie Seminara, Youngstown Phantoms Hockey; Chris Shelton, YSU WCBA; Jessica Stickle, Community Volunteer; and Laura Weymer, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.
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, 4th grade student
JA Our Region Program On December 4, 2015, all of the 4th grade students at Taft Elementary School received the JA Our Region Program as part of the “I Can Save” Program. Local volunteer mentors taught the program and the students learned what it takes to operate a successful business in an area by examining regional and state resources and supply chains, by solving problems and weighing risks and potential rewards. All JA programs are 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.
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 participating in JA Programs, when their parents/guardians attend the annual family financial fair, and when students and guardians deposit up to $50 the program will make a matching gift into the students account. 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 being operated by Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley with Savings accounts being held at PNC Bank.
Family Financial Fair On March 24, 2016 as part of the Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley “I CAN SAVE” program, all 4th grade students enrolled in the program and their family members were invited to attend a Family Financial Fair to wrap up the 5th year of the program. Students and family members took part in two different hands-on financial activity stations provided by JA .Those students who’s family members participated in the event received a $50 deposit into their savings account.
JA in a Day
Dobbins Elementary
On May 10, 2016, the 136 fourth 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. What does it take to operate a successful business in your area? In JA Our Region, 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. “JA is a wonderful way to not only introduce young students to economics, but also allows them to create their own business and work through all the ups and downs. This program is a wonderful way to teach students in a way where they lead their own learning, rather than simply reading from a textbook.” - Mr. Nick Henry, educator
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 “I loved learning about businesses, entrepreneurs, and industries.” - Matt “My favorite activity was the lesson about the expenses of a business and learning about the risks and rewards.” -Stephen “I liked JA because you learned how to start and own a business and work for it. I learned that you have to pay expenses.” - Giovanna “My favorite activity was the hotdog game! I thought it was fun to learn about how businesses use their money.” - Grace
Thank you to the following Volunteers: Kari Antal, Andrew Grischow, Shelby Lister, Jennifer Loftus, John Medina, Erinn Miller, Tammy Todd, and Stefanie Schiavone
JA in a Day
Southeast Elementary
On May 13, 2016, the 316 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 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 the following Volunteers: Sara Baer, Community Volunteer; Steve Bailey, Bailey Financial Planning; Betty Brothers, Community Volunteer; Gina Dermotta, Salem Radiologists, Inc.; Nicki Gaither, Bailey Financial Planning; Ginger Grilli, Della Walker House; Jonathon McCann, KSU Salem-Student; David Mollenkopf, Crabb Insurance Agency, Inc.; Wendy Pfrenger, Kent State University Salem; Daniel Phillis, KSU Salem-Student; Julia Pitcock, KSU Salem-Student; Kristin Reeves, KSU Salem-Student; Courtney Wagoner, KSU Salem-Student; and Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care
Thank you to the Salem Community Foundation and The Dominion K-12 Educational Partnership Grant for providing these programs and supplemental materials to educators
JA in a Day
Lakeview Elementary School
On May 23, 2016, A total of twelve Cortland Bank colleagues presented the Junior Achievement JA Our City Program to a total of 147 third grade students at Lakeview Elementary School.
“What I liked best about JA was when we made our own restaurant. I had so much fun with my group and we got along so well. We had so much fun writing checks, collecting money, and working together! I also had fun doing the game with the life cards.” Reagan, student The 3rd grade program, “JA Our City”, introduces students to the basics of financial literacy, the characteristics of cities, and how people and businesses in cities manage their money. Students explore zoning found within a city, the importance of money to a city, paying taxes, and how people use different methods to pay for goods and services. They also explore how financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and news media contribute to the financial well-being of 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 Banks Volunteers Amanda Bachinger, Melanie Christie, Karen Donahue, Beth Dulovich, Lori Harris, Sherri Hull, Cathy Lukasko, Melissa Maki, Julianna Marsco, Jean Rupert, Mindy Wiesensee, and Christy Zelinsky
Lemonade Day
Taft Elementary School
On Saturday, May 21st Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley and students at Taft Elementary brought Lemonade Day to the Taft Promise Neighborhood Block Party. Lemonade Day is a free, community-wide program dedicated to teaching children how to start, own and operate a business through the simple and time-honored act of building and running a lemonade stand. All of the 3rd and 4th grade students at Taft Elementary each received a Lemonade day Kit that consisted of a bright yellow backpack containing a colorful workbook with lessons designed to meet learning standards in math, social studies and language arts while teaching them about starting their own lemonade stand. Students from the classes came and ran the JA Lemonade Day stand the Block Party with the help of Volunteers from the Links Organization, Youngstown Chapter.
This program is underwritten locally through The Burton D. Morgan Foundation and The Raymond John Wean Foundation.
All of the money raised through sales and tips went back to the Taft Promise Neighborhood. Michele Merkel president JA, along with 4th grade students Cortez Arroyo and Marquez Gibbs presented a $76 check to Bob Hannon, President of the United Way Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley for the Taft Promise Neighborhood project.
Lemonade Day
United Local Schools
In May, the fourth grade students at United Local Elementary School in Hanoverton learned about entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses from volunteer mentors who presented the JA Our Region Program. What does it take to operate a successful business in your area? The JA Our Region, teaches students how to examine regional and state resources and supply chains. They then solve problems by weighing risks and potential rewards. JA classroom volunteers show how resources are combined to create goods and services. At the conclusion of the program, the students took what they learned to start their own lemonade stand. They were also given a Lemonade day Kit that consisted of a bright yellow backpack containing a colorful workbook with lessons designed to meet learning standards in math, social studies and language arts while teaching them about starting their own lemonade stand. These young entrepreneurs worked in groups to decide their name, what type of lemonade they would sell, as well as how they will market it. They held their Lemonade day on May 31, 2016 and it was a huge success!
“Lemonade Day is a great way to get young kids excited about entrepreneurship,” said Michele Merkel, President of Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley. “These are valuable life lessons no matter what career you choose.”
Deborah Hoover, president of The Burton D. Morgan Foundation, a founding partner of Lemonade Day Northeast Ohio praises the program: “Lemonade Day involves community and youth to create future business leaders in Northeast Ohio.”
Thank you to the following Volunteers: Teresa Alspach, Colfor Manufacturing, Inc. -Minerva; Audra Hatch, Greenford Christian Church; Thomas Ickes, Colfor Manufacturing, Inc. -Minerva; and Anthony Russo, Community Volunteer
Learn more about Junior Achievement at http://warren-youngstown.ja.org
2016 Bowling Through the Decades Our 2016 Bowl-A-Thon season has come to an end. We had over 280 bowlers participate in three bowling events from February through 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 2016 Bowl-A-Thon raised $26,315.00 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 led 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 & 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) Citizens Bank Cohen & Company Cortland Banks 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 & Loan Company Huntington National Bank KeyBank Molly Maid of Mahoning / Trumbull Counties Packer Thomas Simon Roofing Talmer Bank & Trust Trumbull County Children Services UAW Local 1112 UAW Local 1714 Vallouric Star Wedgewood Lanes Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) Youngstown Phantoms Hockey
Sponsors: Boardman Printing Cindy's Health & Vitality Center Cortland Banks DeSalvo Construction Farmers National Bank General Motors Lordstown Complex Giant Eagle—Corporate Harrington, Hoppe, & Mitchell, Ltd. Hill, Barth & King, LLC. Home Savings & Loan Company Huntington National Bank KeyBank Komara Jewelers Millwood, Inc. Packer Thomas Red's Auto Glass Seven Seventeen Credit Union Sherman Creative Promotions Inc. Simon Roofing Talmer Bank and Trust The Muransky Company UAW Local 1112 UAW Local 1714 Vallourec Star
Raffle and Prize Winners:
Grand Prize Winner of $100 cash: John McKee, General Motors—Lordstown Complex All About Sports Package: Craig Mast Vacation Getaway Package: Horacio Lima Around Town Package: Melissa Maki, Cortland Banks For The Ladies Package: Bonnie McDowall, Cortland Banks Home and More Package: Paul Stack, General Motors—Lordstown Complex
Adventure Zone Ambiance, Inc. Armstrong Cable Ballet Western Reserve Bedford Trails Golf Course Belleria—New Middletown Belleria—Niles Bits & Pieces Bonnie Dodge, Pinnacle and Platinum Leader with Perfectly Posh Carla Priester, Premier Jewelry Coaches Burger Bar Colleen Scheck, Thirty-One Independent Consultant Compco Industries Creekside Fitness Crissy Costianes, Independent Designer for Keep Collective D'Apolito for Judge Davidson's Restaurant Davis Family YMCA Diane Sauer Chevrolet Eat'n Park—Austintown Fairfield Inn—Poland Fitness Together Fred Astaire Hubbard Music Jim Boots Kalahari Resort KAPtured by Kirstie Komara Jewelers Lola Bean's Boutique L'uva Bella Mahoning Valley Scrappers Marco's Pizza—Hubbard Marcy Angelo, Independent Advocare Distributor Meghan Kennedy - MaryKay Melissa D'Apolito, Independent Stella & Dot Stylist
Additional Prize Donors: Men's Wearhouse Mustard Seed Farm National Packard Museum OH WOW! Children Center Ohio Lottery Commission Ohio Wine Producers Old Firehouse Winery Opera Western Reserve O'Reilley's—Hubbard Piccadilly Parlour Pizza Joes—Cornersburg Pizza Works—Hubbard Plaza Donuts Quaker Steak & Lube—Boardman Red Lobster Sharon Speedway Steel Museum The Bread Chef The Smoothie Shop Vernon's Café Vintie Design Co. Walmart - Austintown Wild Water Works Waterslides Wonderstruck Artisan Market Youngstown Phantoms Hockey
Best Dressed Costume Winners: So many great costumes this year. Thanks to all who participated! February 20th General Motors—Lordstown Complex February 27th Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) May 10th Cortland Banks
PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT 2015-2016
JA COMPANY PROGRAM
Student Knowledge Gain 60% 55%
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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.
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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.
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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 11%
Post-Tests Indicated: *75% of students stated things they learned in JA will be important in the future. *76% of students reported that the things they learned will help them get a job. *74% of students reported that the things they learned in JA will help them be successful in life. *79% of students stated JA connected what they learned in the classroom with real life. *72% of students reported that JA taught them how to manage their money.
Total number of students: 144 Pre-Test Average: 44% Post-Test Average: 55%
*65% of students reported that JA made them realize the importance of staying in school.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned that properly managing credit is vital to financial success and everybody has unique aspects of their personality that can contribute to the efforts of the group.â&#x20AC;? - Austintown Fitch High School student Attitudinal Results JA Company Program 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
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Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / phone: 330-539-5268 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org / web: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org
PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT 2015-2016
JA GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
Student Knowledge Gain 70% 60%
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The JA Global Marketplace program takes students on a spin around the world. Students learn the products they use every day, like their backpacks and sneakers, might use raw material from one country, be assembled in another, and sold from Peking to Chicago. The programs helps students understand how goods flow through various economics and the effect globalization has on their lives. The program is designed to provide practical information about the key aspects of the global economy, what makes world trade work, and how trade affects students’ daily lives.
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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-Tests Indicated: *74% of students stated that the things they learned in JA will be important later
in the future. *72% of students stated that they connected what they learned in the classroom with real life. *68% of students reported that the things they learned in JA will help them get a good job.
Total number of students: 188 Pre-Test Average: 46% Post-Test Average: 61%
*64% of students reported that Ja taught them how to manage their money. *84% of students reported that JA made them realize the importance of staying in school.
“We learned about the importance of international trade and how new technologies can increase productivity.” - Austintown Middle School Student Attitudinal Results - JA Global Marketplace 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
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 involvement My involvement Junior Junior 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 Achievement was 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 to fun made me realize later in the good job. successful in life. peers in JA. school. JA takes place. trouble in-school. trouble out-oflearned in the manage my the importance of future. (For example, this school. classroom with money. staying in school. could include: real life. skipping class, bullying, cheating, etc.).
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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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