The Leader In
Experiential Learning
School district leaders recognize a growing challenge: preparing students for real-world success.
As an educator, you're helping students prepare for a future that is changing faster than ever. As technology reshapes the economy and career pathways continue to evolve, students need more than knowledge alone—they need to understand how learning connects to their futures.
At Junior Achievement, we partner with educators to make those connections clear. As the leader in experiential learning, JA brings real-world relevance into the classroom through hands-on experiences that help students see the purpose behind what they're learning, build durable skills, and envision opportunity-filled futures.
For more than a century, JA has worked alongside schools and communities to help students achieve academically today and economically tomorrow. Our proven learning experiences strengthen engagement, build confidence, and help students become confident, capable, and connected—without adding burden for educators.
Whether you're looking for ready-to-use classroom resources or a long-term partner to support your school or district goals, we're here to help prepare students for what's next.
At Junior Achievement, we partner with educators to make those connections clear. As the leader in experiential learning, JA brings real-world relevance into the classroom through hands-on experiences that help students see the purpose behind what they're learning, build durable skills, and envision opportunity-filled futures.
For more than a century, JA has worked alongside schools and communities to help students achieve academically today and economically tomorrow. Our proven learning experiences strengthen engagement, build confidence, and help students become confident, capable, and connected—without adding burden for educators.
Whether you're looking for ready-to-use classroom resources or a long-term partner to support your school or district goals, we're here to help prepare students for what's next.
Our Impact
Is Trusted
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A proven partner for educators.
For more than 100 years, Junior Achievement has helped prepare students for success through innovative, career-connected learning experiences. Today, educators continue to trust JA because our programs are designed with measurable outcomes in mind.
Inspire Engagement
Expand Opportunity
Research consistently shows that when students are invested in their learning, they demonstrate improved attendance, higher academic achievement, increased graduation rates, and stronger readiness to thrive in life and career. JA learning experiences help students understand the purpose behind their education by connecting classroom concepts to real-world pathways.
This relevance drives engagement, strengthens self-efficacy, and helps students become confident, capable, and connected—key factors in academic achievement and future success.
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This relevance drives engagement, strengthens self-efficacy, and helps students become confident, capable, and connected—key factors in academic achievement and future success.
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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Educator Resources
Access classroom resources, activities, and learning experiences that make education relevant, engaging, and future-focused.
JA Connect
JA Connect is a free online resource for students who want to continue with their JA experience after class.
JA Program Resources
JA offers additional curriculum resources to help elevate the Junior Achievement experience for your students.
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!
