About Leveling the Playing Field - Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Welcome to the 'Leveling The Playing Field' - Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania, a podcast dedicated to empowering the next generation for success. In this show we will explore how to shape young minds through sharing your experiences and insights in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
Some of our goals with this podcast is to join forces with other organizations to expand our mission's impact, equipping students with essential skills for a global economy.
Discover inspiring stories of individuals, schools, and businesses transforming lives through Level The Playing Field. Visit our website to learn more and be part of the movement shaping a brighter future. Tune in and contribute to empowering the leaders of tomorrow!
https://southeasternpa.ja.org/
Inspiring Future Innovators: The Role of STEM Education
In this episode of Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone welcomes Tiffany Haydt from the Monell Chemical Senses Center to explore the vital role STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiences play in shaping young minds. Together, they discuss how exposing youth to STEM careers can ignite their passion and prepare them to become the scientists, tech pioneers, engineers, and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
27 Feb 2025
The Essential Skills For Young People to Become Future-Ready
On today's episode of Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone welcomes Holly Garner, the Head of Workforce at JA USA.
They delve into JA's workforce development strategy, explore the essential skills young people need to become future-ready, and discuss innovative approaches in the field.
3 Dec 2024
The Power of Corporate/Non-Profit Partnerships
M&T Bank's Cassandra Bell shares insights on the transformative power of corporate/non-profit partnerships in financial education and career readiness for young people in Southeastern PA.
30 Oct 2024
The Importance of Financial Education & Career Readiness
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Dr. Xavier Brown, Assistant Principal at Franklin Learning Center. They discuss the importance of financial education and career readiness from an educator’s perspective . They lean into why power skills, including financial acumen, teamwork, and communication, are a critical component of a young person’s ability to become future ready. Dr. Brown is an educator ,entrepreneur ,advocate, disruptor, and a friend of JA.
15 Oct 2024
The Urgency is Now: Volunteer with Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Cameron Robinson, Owner of Vagaballin Creative.
They discuss the importance of volunteering, including the positive impact in young people and the JA SEPA volunteers.
20 Aug 2024
The Importance Of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Dr. Erica Patterson. Dr. Patterson has a knack for making meaningful connections and an insatiable appetite for helping others maximize their fullest potential.
They discuss the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging when leading organizations focused on supporting young people.
26 Jun 2024
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Roger Lee, award winning artist and entrepreneur. . They discussed the power of entrepreneurship education for young people, as well as tips for embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.
21 May 2024
The Power of Partnerships
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Christopher Goins, President & CEO of the Philadelphia Academies. The discuss the power of partnerships to support young people as they navigate work and school.
30 Jan 2024
Corporate Responsibility Insights
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Debbie O’Brien, Market Executive at Bank of America. They discuss ESG, volunteerism and corporate/non profit partnerships.
18 Jan 2024
Inspire, Empower, and Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow.
Junior Achievement is where dreams take flight, and we're on a mission to inspire, empower, and shape the leaders of tomorrow. We believe in the extraordinary potential of every young mind and their dreams.
This Spring, JA is on a mission to empower 5,000+ students in the Greater Philadelphia Area with the support of classroom volunteers. This initiative includes serving 3,000+ middle and high school students within the School District of Philadelphia! Help us accomplish this large-scale impact and sign up to volunteer today!
For more information about how you can support Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA, visit southeasternpa.ja.org/ (https://southeasternpa.ja.org/).
5 Dec 2023
Preparing Young People to Be Future Ready: Technology and AI
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone is joined by Michael Pompey, Chief Information and Transformation Officer for the Girls Scouts of Eastern PA. They discuss preparing young people for future careers, including the importance of exposure to technology and the real-time impact of AI.
21 Nov 2023
Importance of Financial Education
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone highlights the importance of financial education and how Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA is supporting young people, school districts and partners in implementing quality programming.
7 Nov 2023
JA and STEM
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone highlights a new survey that shows Teen Girls’ Interest in Non-Medical STEM Careers Remains Virtually Unchanged from Five Years Ago.
31 Oct 2023
Equipping Students in Philadelphia to be Future Ready.
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone discusses the important of career readiness and financial education with Dr. Savoy, a lifelong educator and School District Administrator.
24 Oct 2023
Gen Z and Volunteering
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone highlights how Generation Z perceives volunteering and ways Junior Achievement volunteer opportunities align with their values..
2 Oct 2023
Why JA Matters
Today on Leveling the Playing Field, host Stephanie Gambone sits down for a discussion with Miguel Perez. They discuss what JA means to them, why JA skills matter and how their own experiences have shaped their lives. Listen to the discussion and learn how you can get involved in Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA.
1 Sept 2023
A Success Story About Miguel
Today on Level The Playing Field, Host Stephanie Gambone shares a story about Miguel. He is a student that was a part of Junior Achievement last year and was given an opportunity to succeed by writing and publishing his first book! Listen for the full story and how you can be involved with Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania
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