Junior Achievement

Passion drives our work at JA. With unwavering dedication, we strive to empower young minds and equip them with the skills they need for success. Join us in our mission to ignite passion and unlock potential. #PassionForImpact #YouthEmpowerment

"What I learned in Junior Achievement helped me get a full scholarship to Miami University. It gave me the tools I needed to stop getting hung up on the problems around me and make things happen for myself. I saw the life I wanted ahead of me." - Ty'ron Little, JA Alumni

Today marks #FinancialAwarenessDay, and we're emphasizing the significance of financial education. Building a strong foundation of financial knowledge equips us to handle challenges and achieve our goals. Let's invest in our financial well-being today and every day. 💵💪

“Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying in space.” – Chris Hadfield, astronaut

Self-efficacy is the driving force behind JA's theory of change, empowering students to develop belief systems that fuel positive choices, motivation, and behaviors. Join us on students' journeys of growth and achievement. #Empowerment #SuccessMindset

"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

📚 Education is crucial, but practical knowledge is just as valuable. JA fills the void by empowering students with immersive experiences in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Join us in preparing our youth for a successful journey!

At JA, we empower students to discover the keys to a sustainable world!💡🌎 Our focus on principled, market-based economics and entrepreneurship aims to create positive change for future generations.

"Success isn't overnight. It's when every day you get a little better than the day before. It adds up." - Dwayne Johnson

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

Be the difference! Are you searching to volunteer somewhere where you can make an impact? At Junior Achievement, you can help us inspire and empower young people to reach their potential. #MakeADifference #InspireYouth #Empowerment

Building a supportive #corporateculture is vital for attracting and retaining skilled individuals. One effective method to achieve this is through the implementation of #employeevolunteer programs. Learn how: jausa.ja.org/dA/ebeffc3997/…

Here's to our 2023 Office Warriors! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this amazing event and to all our teams for bringing their A-game! We can't wait to do it again next year!

Every year JA has the honor of awarding outstanding JA students with scholarships to help support their continued education. This year we were able to honor three students, please join us in congratulating our first scholarship recipient Aaleyah! Congratulations Aaleyah!

Did you know Junior Achievement had a big 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. Celebrate JA's history with us!

Thank you to all of our sponsors and players for another fantastic, sold-out golf tournament! We hope to see you all next year on June 3, 2024! To see more pictures, like us on Facebook and check out the album! ow.ly/xCMz50OPYF6

#TeamUI cares about our community! Just this year, we've sent 14 volunteers to 2 schools in New Haven w/ @JASWNE Volunteers lead a classroom of students through age-appropriate financial literacy courses.

Last Friday, we held our last JA Day of the school year! We hope everyone has a great summer! Now we will be busy prepping for next school year! Stay tuned to see what #SummerAtJA looks like.

The 1920s were a decade of jazz, stock market booms, and art deco, but it was also the start of something great: Junior Achievement! See how JA helped shape the future of entrepreneurship and financial literacy education with a glimpse into JA's history. #JAHistory #TBT

The partnership between @Avangrid and JA has the power to change lives. Avangrid employees from various roles have taken the time to teach the JA curriculum to students at area schools, giving them the knowledge they will need to succeed.