Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio

"Junior Achievement for me was more than about economics. It was more than free enterprise. To me, Junior Achievement was about instilling in young people the core foundation for self-growth, for self-respect, and self-determination." - Yesenia Cardenas, JA Alumni

JA fosters academic and professional skills, leveraging digital experiences and promoting innovation. Join us in shaping tomorrow's leaders! #Education #SkillsForSuccess #FutureOfWork

Why JA? Because it makes a difference in the lives of young people. #boundlesspossibilities #inspiringtomorrows

"Nobody sets the rules but you. You can design your own life.” - Carrie-Anne Moss

"Nobody sets the rules but you. You can design your own life.” - Carrie-Anne Moss

The 80s were a whirlwind in the USA, and JA was right there in the mix! We spread our wings and went global, opening doors in vibrant places like South Africa, Brazil, Costa Rica, and beyond. 🌍🌟 #JAInternationalExpansion

#MakeADifference in students' lives with JA!

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." - Beverly Sills

🎇 Happy #4thofJuly, America! 🎇 Today, we commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Together, we can build a future that upholds the principles that make America shine. Have a fantastic #IndependenceDay! #USA #LandOfTheFree #HomeOfTheBrave

From marking its 50-year anniversary to recognizing one of the first notable alumni, 1969–1972 was a time of major growth for Junior Achievement. Join us as we continue to walk through a part of JA's history.

Did you know that Junior Achievement had a major period of growth from the 1930s to the 1960s? From an article about JA in Reader's Digest to the first annual National Junior Achievement Week, JA's impact on youth entrepreneurship has continued to grow.

"In diversity there is beauty and there is strength." - Maya Angelou

Meet Mitch Kuy, a Microsoft Azure Specialist and JA alumnus who credits his success to the lessons he learned in #financialliteracy, #workreadiness, and #entrepreneurship through JA.

Today we're celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. #Juneteenth

Happy #FathersDay to all the amazing dads out there! Thank you for your love, support, and guidance.

Alumni spotlight! - Meet Greg, a recent graduate of Jackson High School who participated in JA's Company Program. Read what Greg had to say about what JA did for him. - Good luck in your future endeavors; we are so glad you participated in our program!

Happy #FlagDay! Today, we honor the symbol of our nation's unity and resilience.

Your expertise and experience can make a difference in the lives of young people. 🌟 Join us in creating a positive impact and empowering the next generation. #MakeADifference #EmpowerYouth #ShareYourExpertise

Good luck to all of the student companies competing in this year's NSLS! We're looking forward to seeing your creativity and entrepreneurial thinking come to life. - A special good luck to our two teams this week, we can't wait to watch you grow over the next few days!

Celebrate the remarkable journey of Maggie, whose childhood experience in JA BizTown propelled her to Capitol Hill. She authored the Earn to Learn Act, opening doors to scholarships for low-income students.jaaz.org/ja-story-maggi…