SOUTH TEXAS

Impact

FUELING FUTURE READY YOUTH

2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR IMPACT

377

Schools

2,257

Teachers

3,015

Volunteers

91,813

Students

JA STUDENTS

ja FUTURE READY STUDENTS

Through Junior Achievement’s financial literacy curriculum, students gain essential knowledge in budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible decision-making, building a strong foundation for lifelong financial well-being.

96%  say they were positively influenced by their JA experience

89%  report that JA played an important role in believing they can achieve their goals

98%  say they perceive education to be important as it relates to future success

78%  students were economically disadvantaged

73%  students were Hispanic

91,813

STUDENTS

65,423

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

6,929

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

8,404

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

5,099

MIXED OR POST HIGH SCHOOL

JA VOLUNTEERS

ja prepares students for work and careers

JA volunteers are dedicated professionals who generously share their time and expertise to help students build financial confidence and prepare them for success in a global economy using our award-winning curriculum.

79%  rate their experience as Excellent

95%  would recommend JA to colleagues/friends

3,015

VOLUNTEERS

3,548

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

377

SCHOOLS SERVED

38

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

JA EDUCATORS

CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE

JA educators inspire and empower students by delivering practical financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness education with dedication and purpose, shaping future leaders with every lesson they teach.

93% rated JA programs Excellent/Good

95% plan to participate again

92% said they would recommend JA to colleagues/friends

2,257

EDUCATORS

JA JOB SHADOW

In partnership with SA WORX, our impactful JA Job Shadow® program empowers South Texas middle and high school students to explore real-world career paths by connecting directly with local employers, opening doors to new possibilities and shaping the workforce of tomorrow

600

STUDENTS

21

SCHOOLS

24

SITES

24

EDUCATORS

JA GIVES STUDENTS CONFIDENCE WITH MONEY

JA Finance Park helps students build a foundation on which they can make intelligent financial decisions related to income, expenses and credit

JA Finance Educators and Volunteers:

76% rated JA programs Excellent

85% saw students connect income and lifestyle

86% saw students think about future choices

82% saw students gain budgeting skills

95% want to participate again

93% would recommend JA Finance Park to colleagues/friends

5,878

STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN

JA FINANCE PARK