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.
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.
Valued District Partners
We are proud to officially partner with these school districts to provide JA programs and experiences for their students.
Learn MOreJA 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 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
JA Job Shadow
Students in our community come to you! You'll give them insight into your job and give them a tour of your company so they can have an opportunity to see how work gets done. It's a really great way to show them how products are made or services are promoted.
Learn aboutJA Job Shadow
2025 JA of Central Iowa Stock Market Challenge
The JA Stock Market Challenge is an exciting, fast-paced competition that provides high school students the opportunity to participate in a day of simulated stock trading and learning from experts in the financial industry.
View Event2025 JA of Central Iowa Stock Market Challenge
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2024
The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon provides an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with other companies! This fun afternoon helps Junior Achievement STRIKE out financial illiteracy in our future leaders!
View EventJunior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2024
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