Episode Details

Financial literacy and career readiness aren’t just buzzwords—they’re essential life skills. With consumer debt at record highs and many Americans unprepared for financial emergencies, the need to equip students early has never been greater.

In this episode, Jeff Crilley sits down with Chris LaTurno, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Dallas. Since 1954, JA Dallas has been inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy through hands-on programs in financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship.

In this conversation, you’ll learn: 
• How JA’s BizTown and Finance Park simulations give students real-world money and business experience 
• Why teaching personal finance in middle school can change a child’s future 
• The role of 3,000+ corporate volunteers in mentoring and investing in local students 
• How the Dallas Business Hall of Fame raises over $1 million annually to fund student success

Learn more about Junior Achievement of Dallas at: https://jadallas.org