Shutts & Bowen LLP Partner and Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Partner Sidney C. Calloway has joined the board of directors of Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA). He was approved for the role at the June 26th board meeting and officially “pinned” during a formal ceremony to welcome new board members.
Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement of South Florida empowers youth with the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures, drive the economy, and lead our communities. JA delivers more than 10 unique programs to 80,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion on the Broward College North Campus.
The Junior Achievement of South Florida Board of Directors is composed of local community leaders with a strong blend of skills and experience, providing guidance and support to JA staff as they work to uphold the mission, according to the organization’s website. “I’m looking forward to working with my fellow board members, the executive leadership team and the volunteers of JA as we educate and prepare our students on the critical subjects of financial literacy and 21st century entrepreneurship and work readiness,” said Calloway.” “My relationship with Junior Achievement of South Florida is a long-term investment in the success of our future leaders and business professionals.”
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About Junior Achievement of South Florida
Junior Achievement of South Florida opened in August of 1959 by members of the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club with a steadfast commitment to bridging the gap between education and business skills.