The Limitless Leaders from First Financial were honored to attend the 10th annual JA Leading Ladies event in Baltimore, Maryland, as a proud Role Model Sponsor!
This year’s event welcomed nearly 400 attendees, making it the largest gathering in its history. JA Leading Ladies is designed to build confidence and leadership skills in high school girls by connecting them with accomplished women professionals.
The day was filled with motivational speakers and networking opportunities that encouraged participants to form meaningful relationships with peers and local mentors. Students also gained valuable insights from female leaders across diverse industries, helping them explore career paths and embrace leadership roles in their own lives.
The Limitless Leaders, First Financial’s emerging professionals, actively participate in professional development, networking and volunteer initiatives. They were thrilled to celebrate a decade of leadership with Junior Achievement of Central Maryland and help inspire the next generation of women leaders!
Thank you to Junior Achievement for inviting us and hosting a wonderful event!
The First Financial team was honored to attend this year’s JA Leading Ladies event and participate as mentors!
JA Leading Ladies connects accomplished businesswomen from various industries with exceptional high school students in the Baltimore area. The event featured motivational speakers, interactive skill-building sessions and the opportunity to build a supportive network with peers and mentors.
Junior Achievement recognizes women thrive, lead with confidence, and feel empowered when they connect with strong female mentors. The event celebrates the power of women at various ages and stages of life, and inspires participants to further their career goals and expand their networks.
A big thank you to Junior Achievement for inviting us and hosting such a meaningful event!
First Financial volunteers and Limitless Leaders had a blast taking over Junior Achievement of Central Maryland’s JA Finance Park! Located in Halethrope, Maryland, this innovative program gives middle and high school students the chance to practice personal financial planning through an engaging, hands-on budgeting simulation.
During the activity, students explore various storefronts, where they must make smart financial choices related to income, expenses, savings and credit—all while developing their own personal budget!
Beyond volunteering, First Financial proudly sponsors a storefront at the JA Finance Park. The Limitless Leaders, First Financial’s emerging professionals, actively participate in professional development, networking events, and volunteer opportunities, making a positive impact on the community.
As a credit union rooted in education, we’re passionate about supporting the youth in our community beyond the classroom. Partnering with JA has been an incredible opportunity to provide financial education and guidance to help students achieve financial success both now and in the future. Thank you to JA for this fun experience to connect with the students and we look forward to next time!
Check out our photo gallery below for more scenes from the day.
First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) Limitless Leaders jumped at the opportunity to be a part of the first ever in-person pilot of the JA Finance Park program on March 2 with students from Lansdowne Middle School. The JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement of Central Maryland’s program that allows middle and high school students to practice personal financial planning and career […]
