Jessica Byers of Byers Insurance Group Recognized As JA People of Action
In a heartening display of community service, Jessica Byers of the Byers Insurance Group has been named this week’s JA (Junior Achievement) People of Action. Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to youth education and mentoring, Byers has given generously of her time and knowledge.
Mentoring the Next Generation
Byers, who has repeatedly shown exceptional dedication to her community, recently assisted in facilitating mock job interviews at Greenwood High School. Over the past three years, her active participation as a Junior Achievement volunteer has been nothing short of inspiring. Her favorite part of the experience, she shared, is the “fun, real-world simulations”, that encompass a wide range of activities from second graders earning money in their respective ‘jobs’ to high school students participating in job interviews.
Invoking Enthusiasm And Learning
Byers asserts that JA programs are instrumental in inculcating responsibility and enhancing respect among young individuals towards their immediate community. Volunteers like her play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of JA initiatives, ensuring that all requests for JA assistance from classrooms are tend to. Reflecting on her JA experiences, she quoted, “JA brings real-world information and learning into the classroom with age-appropriate activities. The kids learn so much and love their JA experience!”
About Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky (JASCKY)
The South Central Kentucky branch of Junior Achievement (JASCKY) currently serves 13 counties, impacting over 10,700 students yearly. As part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need for their economic success, JASCKY enables students to plan their future in an informed and proactive manner.
JA initiatives, delivered by dedicated corporate and community volunteers, offer hands-on experiences that prepare students from kindergarten through high school for financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The organisation currently reaches over 4.4 million students per year in the United States alone, with an additional 5.6 million students being served by operations in other countries worldwide. More than 153,000 volunteers serve JA on a national level.
Get Involved
For the individuals interested in supporting the Junior Achievement initiatives or want to volunteer in their local community, more information is available on the official website of Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky or you may get in touch with Lori Gammons, the regional coordinator.