Michelle Anderson, left, president of Junior Achievement of Maine, receives a donation from Suzanne Cange, senior banking center manager at Northeast Bank, and Pamela Bennett, program coordinator at Junior Achievement of Maine.

LEWISTON — Northeast Bank donated $15,000 to Junior Achievement of Maine to help support its virtual programming throughout the state as well as several key programs. They include the Titan Challenge, an online simulation for high school students to learn how to run a company, and the Maine Business Hall of Fame South, which honors the state’s most influential leaders who have made an impact on Maine’s economy.

Junior Achievement of Maine partners with local schools and businesses to provide financial education for all students, from elementary to high school. Through a wide array of programs, including JA in a Day and the Titan Challenge, communities can come together to better prepare younger generations for a financially stable future.

Northeast Bank has contributed over $82,000 as well as over 1,000 volunteer hours since 2008.

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