Educators

Let Us Be Your Impact Partner

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The Leader In Experiential Learning

As an educator, you work hard to engage your students. With all of the distractions inside and outside the classroom, it can be an incredibly challenging task...a task you are measured against even though much of it is beyond your control.

At Junior Achievement, we understand, and we are here to help.

With more than a century of experience and a national presence, we are the leading experiential learning organization in the country. At low or no cost, our proven learning experiences can engage your students by helping them better understand the connection between what they learn in school and life outside the classroom, fostering confidence and promoting a greater interest in learning in the process.

The best part, we are here, ready to help, and will continue to be.

Bring JA Into Your School

Would you like to have Junior Achievement in your students classroom? Get connected to a local JA!

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 Connect

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.

JA Program Resources

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!

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 the 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!