The Governor and First Lady of Utah recognized Junior Achievement for their investment in the next generation’s future.

We celebrated a wonderful Governor’s Breakfast this month! We want to thank Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Palmer Cox for supporting Utah students and educators through JA programs.

The JA Governor’s Breakfast is a long-standing tradition, allowing us to show our appreciation for the Utah Governor and his support of work readiness and economic development in our state. We’ve been fortunate to have the sitting Governor join us every year over the past 39 years.

Governor Cox remarked, “We don’t build confident, capable young people by shielding them from every challenge. We build them by trusting them with real responsibility and giving them opportunities to do hard things. That’s what makes Junior Achievement so powerful. Students learn how to interview for a job, manage a budget, solve problems and work with others long before most people think they’re ready. And every year, they prove they are. Thanks to everyone who makes Junior Achievement of Utah possible. Investing in the next generation is one of the most important things we can do.”

It was an honor to host the Governor and First Lady of Utah, and we are truly grateful to Fidelity for sponsoring this event. We look forward to continuing this beloved tradition at our next Governor’s Breakfast in 2027!