Innovative Programs
and
Partnerships

In order to maximize our effectiveness in our communities, we've partnered with others to develop innovative programs.


  • JA of South Central Kentucky recieved a grant from the Mastering Money with YOUth partnership from the National Retired Teachers Association and AARP in the Fall of 2008. Through this grant, JA was encouraged to form new relationships with local retired educators who would serve as classroom JA volunteers. JA was able to fill 8 classes with retired educators in Warren and Logan Counties! We look forward to working with the retired educators in our community!


  • Partnered with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and its Workforce Development Committee to the address the need to promote great work ethic among high school seniors.  A new initiative called the Work Ethic Seal began in August 2005 with the graduating class of 2005.  This program is active in all four Bowling Green/Warren County High Schools and has expanded to Simpson County High School as well as Edmonson County High School. The local Chambers partner with local high schools to help students better understand the importance of strong work ethic skills.  These skills are essential to students if they are to secure and maintain successful, meaningful employment.  Students who enroll in the program must meet the following minimum standards set by existing business and industry and the workforce development committee:
    1. Maintain average daily attendance of 96% or higher 
    2. Only 2 unexcused absences during senior year 
    3. Only 2 unexcused tardies during senior year
    4. Student records must be free of disciplinary referrals for fighting, theft, weapon possession, vandalism, arson or possession of illegal substances
    5. Has a G.P.A. of 2.5 with no failures for any grading period during senior year
    6. Must attend the "JA Success Skills" class presented by Junior Achievement (topics include:  personal presentation, workplace responsibilities, interviewing skills, employment applications and resume preparation)
    7. Must be involved in at least two of the following:  organized team sport, organized non-team sport, extra-curricular programs (band, chorus, school clubs, etc.), part-time employment of 10 hours per week for 4 consecutive months during the school year or a minimum of 20 hours per week during the prior summer, participate in a verifiable community project.

        Students who successfully meet these criteria will:

  • Recieve a special Work Ethic Seal
  • be eligible for consideration for one of four $1,000 scholarships to attend Western Kentucky University
  • be eligible for consideration for one of four $1,000 scholarships to attend the Bowling Green Technical College
  • wear a special cord at graduation recognizing their efforts
  • know that local business and industry endorse the Work Ethic initiative and achieving this Seal may give them a competitive edge when seeking employment
  • be eligible for consideration for one of four scholarships to attend Draughon's Junior College

Contact the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce at 270.781.3200.