Yamaha Financial Services, Junior Achievement form partnership in Atlanta
Yamaha Financial Services has partnered with Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia and its unique JA Discovery Center as a storefront partner in JA “Finance Park” that affords more than 15,000 middle school students annually in the greater Atlanta area a unique and innovative learning opportunity.
The 360-degree programs bring relevance, authenticity and application into the traditional learning model to energize students around academics and real- world future opportunities.
“We are so excited for this partnership with Yamaha and the exposure it will bring to our students,” said John Hancock, President and CEO, JA of Georgia. “Their storefront will provide students a hands-on look at what their futures can hold, and give them an opportunity to experience that future first hand.”
“We feel that the more than 15,000 students that will be touched by their participation in this building will have experiences and lifetime memories because of this program that will support their own growth and commitment to personal responsibility.” said Brian Hinchman, Vice President of YMFUS’ Commercial Finance Program. “For that, we offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to Junior Achievement.”