JA’s classroom programs integrate dynamic program materials, step-by-step lesson plans, comprehensive training and support-all provided to schools at no cost.  In order to carry on the tradition of offering our programs free of charge to thousands of teachers who request them each year, we rely primarily on the business community for funding and volunteer support.

JA is the 4^th “R” in school subjects; we provide relevance to what students learning school by linking an education to future opportunity.  The JA curriculum comes alive when volunteers lead students through innovative lesson plans.

Junior Achievement students:

• Discover the important connection between school and work in an relevant and engaging way
• Develop an optimistic view of the world or work from dedicated and well-trained  volunteers
• Demonstrate an increased desire to stay in school, a sense of personal economic development and a positive attitude toward entering the workforce.