Boundless Futures through Education
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success
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.
Schools and Parents
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Schools and Parents, begin hereVolunteers
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Volunteers, 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.
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.
Learn More about 3DEJA 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.
Learn MoreJA 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.
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 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
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2025
The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon provides an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with other companies! These fun afternoons help Junior Achievement STRIKE out financial illiteracy in our future leaders!
View EventJunior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2025
JA Finance Park Volunteer Opportunities!
Bring your company for a day of volunteering in JA Finance Park!
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3DE by Junior Achievement Launches in Marshalltown
Big news for Central Iowa! Marshalltown High School is the first in the region to launch 3DE by Junior Achievement, starting with 9th grade students this fall.
Through real-world case challenges with partners like F&G, MARSHALLTOWN, Mechdyne, Arby’s Foundation, Valera and Delta Airlines, students will build problem-solving, teamwork, and career-ready skills while earning the JA Essential Work Skills credential.
The future of career-connected learning starts here.
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