"Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta and NWT
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. We are spread over 122 countries around the world and reach over 9.7 million students per year.
For over 50 years, Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT has engaged and inspired students from grades 3 to 12 in classrooms across Edmonton, Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. JA is the only organization in Alberta and NWT that teaches students about entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy at all levels of the school system. JA’s free, curriculum-based programs are delivered by local volunteers bringing the real world into the classroom; the value is in the ‘real world’ perspective.
JA registers nearly 1000 programs and reach over 25,000 students a year and are continuing to expand their reach. This is all possible through a partnership between the business community, educators, and volunteers who work together to inspire young people to reach their dreams and tap into their potential.
Jen Panteluk is the President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta and Northwest Territories. A BCom and MBA graduate from the School of Business at the University of Alberta, Jen has worked in the non-profit sector for over 10 years, Jen has a far-reaching background and has used her skills to increase awareness and support for United Way, University of Alberta, Alberta Cancer Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Jen is passionate about strengthening the community in which she lives, and working with others to have a positive impact. Jen has been recognized as an Avenue Magazine Top 40 Under 40 in 2016 and a Global Woman of Vision in May 2017 for her work in the not for profit sector.
In 2015, Jen embarked on her most important ‘job’ yet, when her and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Now a happy, active toddler, mom and dad are kept on their toes at home. In her free team, Jen is a competitive age group triathlete and can often be found swimming, biking and running. She was recognized as a YWCA Women of Distinction for her athletic accomplishments in 2010 and has had the opportunity to represent Canada at six Triathlon World Championships.