Get Started With JA
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.
Educators
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Volunteers
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Impact Partners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
EDUCATION 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.
3DE
3DE by Junior Achievement is an instructional model that is transforming high school education. By integrating business connectivity directly into the core subjects, learning moves past theory to become more engaging, experiential, and relevant.
JA BizTown
JA BizTown® is an experiential learning center for pre-teen students that is a fully interactive, mock town that simulates the day-to-day functions of thriving communities.
JA Finance Park
JA Finance Park® is an experiential learning center for teenage students that fosters financial literacy, lifestyle/career planning and sound money management skills for the future.
JA 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.
JA of Central Iowa Spotlight
JA Essential Work Skills Credential
JA Essential Work Skills Credential is Junior Achievement's credentialing program that allows young people to earn credentials that demonstrate they are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace, new ventures, and life. Young people test their skills and competencies to earn multiple micro-credentials, which, when combined, lead to a full credential. They showcase the skills that employers seek and that entrepreneurs need.
The first credential available is the JA Essential Work Skills Credential, additional credentials will be added in the future.
JA Essential Work Skills Credential equips young people to be well-prepared for the workplace and life.
JA Essential Work Skills Credential
2026 JA Rising Women Workshop
Please join us for the 4nd annual summer workshop focused on empowering young women and providing them with skills, connections and opportunities that will help them flourish in their lives.
2026 JA Rising Women Workshop
JA BizTown In A Day 2026
JA BizTown in a Day is geared towards students entering 4th – 7th grades in the 2026-2027 school year. Discover what it takes to be a business tycoon or a future CEO, CFO or Mayor! JA BizTown is just the place to encourage career ambitions.
JA BizTown In A Day 2026
32nd Annual JA Golf Classic
The JA Golf Classic is a premier day of golf, networking, and community impact. Gather your team, host clients or prospects, and connect with fellow community leaders, all while supporting Junior Achievement of Central Iowa.
32nd Annual JA Golf Classic
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