RSM US joined Junior Achievement of Northern New England to open JA’s first Innovation Center, hosted at RSM’s office in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Dubbed the "JA Innovation Center @ RSM," the center provides high school students with a place to design and manufacture their products and operate their businesses. The Innovation Center features cutting-edge equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and hand and power tools, for designing, prototyping and manufacturing products. The Innovation Center received support from RSM, Wayfair and philanthropic investors.
"RSM has a long history of supporting the communities where our people live and work," said Bill Kracunas, national consulting management leader with RSM US LLP and board member for Junior Achievement USA, in a statement. "At RSM, we're committed to helping build tomorrow's middle-market business leaders and we do that in part by enhancing educational outcomes through programs with Junior Achievement and other deserving charitable organizations."
RSM also announced a $3 million investment in the Junior Achievement "Take Stock in Your Future" program and JA Stock Market Challenge last year, which help students understand the stock market better. This included the formation of the JA Impact Fund and Match Program to enhance student programs and is a multiyear commitment through July 2026.
"Providing our students with a space where they can meet and work gives them the ability to create more innovative products and to experience enhanced learning opportunities," said Radhames Nova, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Northern New England, in a statement.
