Nothing can compare to "real world" experience when it comes to understanding the world of business. Since 1919, Junior Achievement has helped prepare millions of young people for that real world by showing them how to generate and effectively manage money, how by becoming an entrepreneur they can help create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to prepare themselves to be more effective in the workplace. Students put these lessons into action, and learn the value of contributing to their communities.
• JA reaches over 3.9 million students
around the country through in-school
and after-school programs.
• JA relies on a global force of volunteers to deliver its programs to students. Volunteers come from all walks of life, including CEOs and
staffers of Fortune 500 companies,
small businesses, retirees, parents and college students.
• Unique programs like JA Dollars and
$ense teach students about earning,
sharing, saving, and spending money.
