JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CITY GRAND OPENING GETS RED CARPET TREATMENT
Representatives of the Larry H . Miller Company and LHM Megaplex Theatres joined the ribbon cutting to open the Woodbury Junior Achievement City at University Place in Orem , Utah .
The Junior Achievement facility is built to resemble a real city center with banks , a town hall , and a miniature LHM Megaplex Theatres , among other businesses contributing to the local economy . popcorn , junior mints , and a miniature Megaplex popcorn keychain .
Between 130 and 150 students will occupy Woodbury JA City five days a week throughout the school year . During the weeks leading up to their visit , students will explore the various careers available , interview for their top choices and attain a specific job in the city .
“ JA City is an experiential learning facility that serves Utah ’ s fifth and eighth graders for JA BizTown and JA Finance Park , respectively ,” said Whitney Foley , with Junior Achievement of Utah . “ The newly constructed Woodbury Junior Achievement City will be bustling with business-savvy students .”
Blake Andersen , COO of LHM Sports and Entertainment and president of LHM Megaplex Theatres joined First Lady Abby Cox , former Governor Gary Herbert , and other dignitaries to kick off the celebration .
Since the celebration took place on Star Wars Day ( May the 4th ), Darth Vader and other characters posed for photos while guests visiting the Megaplex space were treated to fresh
Once there , they work in teams to operate their businesses for the day , experiencing life as a professional . In a recent Junior Achievement survey of alumni , 56 percent grew up to work in the same field as one of their JA volunteers .
Another JA City operates at The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City and features a Larry H . Miller Real Estate business for students to experience .
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