Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
Our programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities.
JA’s unique approach allows volunteers from the community to deliver our curriculum while sharing their experiences with students. Embodying the heart of JA, our classroom volunteers transform the key concepts of our lessons into a message that inspires and empowers students to believe in themselves, showing them they can make a difference in the world.
JA and PA Standards for Economics, Civics and Government:
All Junior Achievement K-12 Programs can assist school districts in meeting the Pennsylvania Standards for Economics, Civics and Government. For a complete correlation of JA Programs and the PA State Standards visit www.ja.org or call the Junior Achievement Office at 610-373-3500 or 484-390-5479.
- Has been helping kids see their future for 53 years.
- Is reaching over 10,000 kids in Berks, Lehigh & Northampton Counties
- Helps students understand the importance of staying in school
- Encourages students to become entrepreneurs
- Improves school attendance
JA programs align with math, language arts and social studies academic content standards in all 50 states.