Teachers bring success into the classroom.
JA recruits quality volunteers from the community to deliver proven, hands-on programming on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship that inspires students to understand the opportunities provided by education.
JA Educator Impact
Increase Student Retention
JA reinforces the value of an education. Evaluations conducted by an independent research firm showed that an average of eight out of 10 high school students reported that JA programs helped reinforce the importance of staying in school.
Prepare Students for the Real World
Ninety-five percent of teachers report that students who participate in JA have a better understanding of how the real world operates, and nine out of 10 educators and volunteers agree that JA programs connect what is learned in the classroom to the outside world.
Educator-Respected and Recommended
Ninety-six percent of teachers agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend JA to a colleague or friend.
How It Works
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Contact Us!
We make it easy! Just give us a call or email us, and one of our helpful JA Program Managers will reach out to you to answer any questions you may have. They can also visit with you personally, if you prefer!
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Choose Your Schedule
Your JA Program Manager will coordinate schedules with you and an amazing JA volunteer. Your JA experience can be in your classroom either for a whole day, or typically, about an hour a day for one week.
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During Your Visit
Your JA Volunteer can take it from here! It is always appreciated having you in the classroom during the visit to help provide assistance with handouts or other needs from the students.
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Congratulations
By the end of the first visit, you will see how the JA experience motivated your students and kept them engaged! They also now have a better understanding of why school is important for their future!
Try These Engaging JA Tools with Your Students
JA Connect
JA Connect is a free website that provides interactive learning activities to help students develop interests, acquire knowledge, build competencies through self-paced learning experiences. They will gain life skills that help them manage money, start a business, get a good job, and connect to a brighter tomorrow.
JA Program Resources
The JA experience can continue outside the classroom! These free resources for educators, parents, and caregivers can help young people learn valuable lessons around money, careers, and starting a business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my classroom investment?
We understand that your classroom time is limited. A JA Program is typically taught one hour a day for one week. You can also choose to do it all in one day!
Where do the volunteers come from?
JA programs are delivered by trained corporate and community volunteers who share their skills and personal and professional experiences to make learning come to life.
What JA program will be taught in my class?
JA offers several programs for K-12 grade-levels, all at no cost to you or your school. Learn more about our programs.
Are JA programs relevant to my teaching goals?
All JA programs align with State Standards and Common Core. JA's engaging program activities help to enhance meeting these goals. Learn more about how JA Programs meet State Standards and Common Core. Learn more about how JA Programs meet State Standards and Common Core.
Are JA Programs effective?
Yes! An independent research firm showed that an average of eight out of 10 high school students reported that JA programs helped reinforce the importance of staying in school. In longitudinal studies, JA students were significantly more likely than their peers to believe that they would graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary education and graduate from college.
Do I need to help teach the JA Program?
It is not required, however, you are welcome to participate and assist with the class if you like!
What do you do next?
Junior Achievement continues to find creative ways to make an impact on students in our community. We have several flexible options for virtual and in-person program delivery.
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