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BizTown to celebrate 100,000th student

Junior Achievement of East Tennessee will be celebrating a milestone, hosting its 100,000th student at JA BizTown, on April 2 at 9 a.m.

The event will take place at Junior Achievement’s headquarters, 2135 N. Charles G. Seviers Blvd.

JA BizTown is an innovative experiential learning program aimed at educating students about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness in a simulated town setting.

Students take on various roles within the town’s economy, from business owners to employees, allowing them to experience real-life scenarios and develop essential skills for future success.

For more information about Junior Achievement of East Tennessee and JA BizTown, visit easttennessee.ja.org or contact Wendy Maness, BizTown instructional manager, at wendy@jaeasttennessee.org or 865-748-6178.