Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA Worldwide provides in-school...

Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA Worldwide provides in-school and after-school programs for students which focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Today, 138 individual area operations reach more than four million students in the United States and Junior Achievement of East Tennessee has a 17 county service area and reaches more than 14,500 students annually. For more information, visit www.easttennessee.ja.org. Junior Achievement of East Tennessee enables young people to understand business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy and work readiness. The programs also encourage confidence and motivate young people to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals.