Board Our Board Members includes the finest business and individual leaders in our community. JA Board. More about Junior Achievement Financial and Annual Reports We've consistently received high grades for accountability and transparency.
JA Financials. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We at Junior Achievement are dedicated to providing a positive, enriching learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity and equity. Get Involved with Junior Achievement! If you would like to volunteer, request a program, or volunteer with JA, please reach out to a JA near you! Find a JA near me. Volunteers Ways to Volunteer. Learning Experiences Elementary Middle High. Contact Us Through the delivery of experiential learning in these areas, we help students shape their futures and achieve success.
Volunteers from the local business community work in collaboration with classroom teachers. They use a variety of learning methods in our programs — including hands-on activities, classroom discussions and e-learning.
They also share their personal experiences to help students see how these lessons apply to the real world. This engages students, so they can retain and use the knowledge long after the program ends. Students leave programs feeling inspired, ready to make a positive difference in their communities and confident in their abilities. Learn more about our programs.
But the heart of JA lies in its volunteers. JA boasts over , volunteers that reach a stunning 4. These volunteers are the backbone of JA as they allow Junior Achievement to teach students all they need to know about careers and money. Their goal? JA creates programs that help volunteers teach students more about business. In addition, they teach kids how companies function with products and services the people buy. Students create products and services and learn how to create a mock startup business.
Also, students as young as kindergarten start learning the fundamentals of financial literacy. JA has fun, interactive programs that help kids learn about budgeting, saving, and spending. They get to create a budget, pay bills, and manage mock household finances.
Junior Achievement has added career readiness classes into the mix, too. They teach kids about different employment options including trade careers, business careers, or other employment choices. JA works with local schools and other organizations to determine student needs for each particular area. For that reason, JA associates and volunteers can work to create their own teaching content and events. This program coaches high school students who have started their own business or are thinking about starting their own business.
JA Be Entrepreneurial functions via interactive classroom activities and real-life opportunities. The JA Biz Town course combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town.
Kids apply for jobs from managing restaurants, working in the bank, or even at the local news station. They get a paycheck, are eligible to vote, and have to perform financial-based errands and tasks. The JA Career Exploration Fair is a one-day event where kids can learn about multiple types of careers in all fields. The fair is designed for kids of all ages to get them started thinking about what type of career might be best for them.
The JA Ourselves program uses storybook characters and hands-on activities. It helps younger kids learn about the role people play in the economy. They learn the impact of individual choices, the importance of saving and giving, and the value of work. This class is designed specifically for kindergarteners. These are a sample of the programs of the over 20 different classes and events JA offers. Fortunately, JA provides an opportunity for every type of volunteer, even the young somethings with zero teaching experience.
Junior Achievement has designed its programs to fit every type of volunteer. The content provided is written in a relatable way and encourages a hands-on approach to learning and teaching. Students get so involved in the details that it gives them a real-life picture of what their parents go through to care for them. JA designs the classes to encourage volunteers to share personal and professional experiences and examples. The idea behind this is that using stories from your life engages the students and makes them want to learn more.
It also helps them make a personal connection to the volunteer you. Nearly everyone has had experiences that have taught them a thing or two about work, money, and life. Using those experiences to teach and help the kids avoid your mistakes is a great way to prepare them for real life. Volunteer opportunities and experiences with JA vary widely. There are group and individual needs. JA helps you answer important life questions. What are you going to be when you grow up?
How much education will you need to pull it off? Where are you going to live? What are you going to drive?
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