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Charles Schwab Foundation Expands Partnership with Junior Achievement USA to Empower More Students with Financial Confidence
WESTLAKE, Texas, February 18, 2026--Charles Schwab Foundation today announced a three-year, $1.5 million grant to Junior Achievement USA (JA), expanding its long-standing partnership to help young people gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to own their financial futures.
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