Junior Achievement Brings "JA in a Day" to Des Plaines Cumberland School

Information submitted by Cumberland Elementary School.

Local officials visited Cumberland Elementary School in Des Plaines as part of the Junior Achievement (JA) in a Day Program a press release from the school states.JA in a Day classes hosted at Cumberland School focused on “building a community.” The local JA Program includes students Kindergarten – Grade 12. 

The Program was designed to help facilitate a partnership between agencies/ companies and local schools to educate and inspire students regarding success in the workplace.

Des Plaines area Junior Achievement Coordinator Alia Asiaban, Cumberland Principal Colleen White and Cumberland School Teacher Sharon Michalsen welcomed Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria J. Ludwig into the Third Grade classroom where they discussed local government and the elements that comprise a healthy City.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for students and City leaders to interact and share experiences. It is a worthwhile, fun exercise,” City Clerk Gloria J. Ludwig commented.
JA in a Day offers individuals the opportunity to share their experience and expertise with students. Volunteer instructors are sought. If you have a career experience you would like to share with young people, contact Junior Achievement Coordinator Alia Asiaban at aasiaban@jachicago.org or call her at 708-456-1400 (X282).

For additional information visit the Junior Achievement website at www.ja.org. (pictured standing) City Clerk Gloria J. Ludwig addresses Sharon Michalsen’s 3rd Graders about growing a model community as part of the Junior Achievement “JA in a Day” Program.