The James G. Hanes Memorial Fund awards Junior Achievement of the Triad $45000 Creating opportunities for students in Forsyth County – Yes! Weekly

(Greensboro) November 4, 2021 The James G. Hanes Memorial Foundation has given JuniorAchievement of the Triad a $45,000 grant for programs to serve students in Winston-Salem /Forsyth County Schools.

This grant will be used to implement Junior Achievement (JA) programs that will help ForsythCounty students cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, prepare for the jobs of the future, anddevelop the skills to achieve financial independence. JAs successive approach will ensure thatkindergarten through eighth grade students will benefit from JA programs and mentors everyyear, exposing young people to knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success,plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.

This funding will equip young people inthe Winston-Salem / Forsyth County area with the lifeskills critical to their success in the working world. We aregrateful to The James G. Hanes Foundationfor their commitment to our next generation and the future of our workforce.

-Jacqueline McCracken, President andCEO of Junior Achievement of the Triad.

The James G. Hanes Memorial Fund was founded in honor of James Gordon Hanes, who fornearly 40 years lead the development of the Hanes Hosiery Mills Co, into the worlds largest producer of seamless stretch nylons. Mr. Hanes was born in Winston-Salem in 1886 and served as mayor of the city from 1921 to 1925. To learn more about James Gordon Hanes, visit our website at http://www.triadja.org.

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About Junior Achievement of the Triad

Junior Achievement of the Triad (JA) is a high-impact organization dedicated to empoweringyoung people to believe in themselves and own their economic success. Junior Achievement ispreparing the future workforce that is vital to our regions success in the global economy. Toensure education and workforce development efforts fulfill the future needs of the community,JA is leveraging our expertise in collaboration with local school and business partners. JAsfocus is reaching 35,000 K-8th grade students in the Triad annually by 2023 by deliveringprograms that align with industry needs, building awareness around the diverse careeropportunities in the Triad and focusing on entrepreneurship to expand the culture of innovation.For more information, visit http://www.triadja.org

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The James G. Hanes Memorial Fund awards Junior Achievement of the Triad $45000 Creating opportunities for students in Forsyth County - Yes! Weekly