Inspire and prepare young people to succeed
Junior Achievement Helps Prepare Today's Students for a Bright Future
How you can get started
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa provides several ways that you can get involved whether you’re someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.
Volunteers
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Volunteers, begin hereSchools and Parents
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Schools and Parents, begin herePartners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Partners, begin hereEDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS
Imagine a generation of students empowered with competencies and confidence to create their desired future. JA learning experiences inspire future entrepreneurs, foster financial literacy, and provide a foundation for career success.
JA BizTown
JA BizTown® is an experiential learning laboratory for elementary and middle school students that combines 9 hours of curriculum delivered in 12 lessons prior to a 4 and 1/2 hour visit to JA BizTown®, a fully interactive, mock town that simulates the day-to-day functions of thriving communities.
Learn MoreJA Finance Park
This financial literacy laboratory exists to inspire and prepare youth to succeed. There is no question about it: Financial literacy and sound money management skills are essential to success.
Learn MoreJA Classroom Programs
Junior Achievement connects the classroom to the community through our award-winning programs and volunteer network to empower students in their economic future. Partnering with JA is personalized, easy and impactful.
Learn MoreJA Pathways
JA Pathways is our Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework where students can earn credentials in Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Work & Career Readiness. JA Pathways provide a competitive advantage for students and a talent pipeline for post-secondary institutions and employers.
Learn MoreJA of Central Iowa Spotlight
2023 JA of Central Iowa Stock Market Challenge
JA Stock Market Challenge
Thurs, March 30, 2023
High School Challenge | 9 AM - 1 PM
Corporate Challenge | 5:15-8:00 PM
Location: John Deere Financial: 6400 NW 86th St. | Johnston, IA 50131
The JA Stock Market Challenge is an exciting, fast-paced competition that provides high school students during the day, and corporate sponsors during the evening, the opportunity to participate in a day of simulated stock trading. Students participate in 60, one minute trading days where they learn to buy and sell stocks with analysis and risk.
2023 JA of Central Iowa Stock Market Challenge
JA Inspire- A Powerful Career Exploration Event
A powerful career exploration event for middle and high school students!
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa is excited to announce a new program for middle and high schools called JA Inspire – Virtual Career Fair! This program provides schools and students with 6 month access to a virtual career fair platform where companies from across our 55 county territory and 16 career clusters will create exhibitor booths to showcase their organization and educate students on how to land the job or career of their dreams.
Iowa HS Financial Literacy Standards – JA Solution
The JA Financial Literacy Course includes flexible delivery for teachers:
• Supplement existing unit plans by utilizing individual lessons
• Meet all standards at once with the entire course
Course concepts includes how to earn and save money; how to manage money by being a wise consumer and creating and using a budget; how to manage bank accounts, investments, and credit; how to assess risks and use insurance; and how to address financial problems like identity theft and debt.
JA Engage- Central Iowa's Volunteer Portal
Become a mentor for K-12 students. We have a great tutorial video especially for you, read on to learn more! Junior Achievement provides volunteers with training that is simple and relatable; programs that are engaging and fun; and a classroom full of eager kids ready to learn from you! As a Junior Achievement volunteer, you will inspire kids to achieve a more fulfilling career and life by contributing your professional insights and personal experiences to the programs you teach.
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