Junior Achievement's Purpose:
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Junior Achievement is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers - all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA's hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people all over the world.
JA of the Heartland is a member of JA Worldwide and a part of a global organization that operates in 123 countries and reaches 9.7 million students.
Each year, JA of the Heartland works with more than:
- 60,000 students in 24 counties in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin
- 1,700 volunteers from the business community
- 260 schools and youth organizations
Junior Achievement Creates Alumni Success
Junior Achievement reached out to its alumni to help determine the long-term impact of JA programs. Our alumni are more than twice as confident that they can successfully compete in a business environment, compared to adults without JA experience. Check out the impact report results for more information!
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