Woodforest National Bank^® Volunteers with Junior Achievement^® of Southeast Texas

Woodforest National Bank teaches financial literacy through Junior Achievement (JA) to several of the Houston and surrounding area schools.

Woodforest volunteers teach students of all ages the importance of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Depending on the program, the volunteers and students complete several activities, each activity is specifically designed for the student’s grade level.

Students in participating schools learn essential life skills to prepare them as they grow up and approach the world of work. The goal for the volunteers is to make the connection to the “real world”. The goal for the students is to make the connection between working, earning, and saving. The techniques the students learn from Woodforest volunteers and the JA curriculum help the students make informed choices in regards to their financial future.

About Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas

Since 1945, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas' (JASET) purpose has been to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

JASET is part of a global organization that operates in 123 countries and reaches 9.7 million students. It is the world’s largest and fastest-growing non-profit economic education organization. Its programs are taught by classroom volunteers from the business community in your area, parents, college students, and many more.

JA's national headquarters are located in Colorado Springs, CO. JA maintains an active vision, front and center, on how it can have a positive impact on the lives of more students, guided by its core values:

• Belief in the boundless potential of young people
• Commitment to the principals of market-based economics and entrepreneurship
• Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it
• Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals
• Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
• Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning

For more information about JASET and volunteering in the classroom go to www.jahouston.org or call its main office at (713) 682-4500.