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Junior Achievement's (JA) mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Through a community network of volunteers, educators and businesses, JA provides grade specific programs for K-12th grade students and young adults built around 3 pillars: financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Programs include a series of volunteer-delivered sessions, each with a reinforcing activity that requires students to put their new knowledge to work immediately.
Financial literacy and the ability to make informed financial decisions are essential to opportunity and success. Without them, credit can become a trap, and planning for the future is impossible. Equally, an individual that lacks interpersonal skills and below average communications abilities may not only be a lost job opportunitypotentially, communities can face higher underemployment and missed economic development. Missteps at an early age compound
to leave young adults trapped in cycles of poverty that limit their opportunities and keep success out of reach. Sound financial, educational, and career choices at an early age keep doors open for young people and set them up for success.
The knowledge acquired through JA's programs enables young people to manage their finances, develop in-demand job skills, and understand entrepreneurship. As adults, they will be more likely to buy homes responsibly, obtain good jobs, and start and run businesses effectively, which will create new jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Embodying the heart of JA, volunteers from the community serve as programs instructors, sharing their personal and work experience with the students, bringing real-world relevance to the material and bridging the gap between education and the business world. Your generous support will ensure the young people impacted will gain competency in fundamental financial skills and economic concepts that allow them to achieve their greatest potential.
