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Junior Achievement

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.

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Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

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Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

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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.

Valued District Partners

We are proud to officially partner with these school districts to provide JA programs and experiences for their students.

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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.

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JA 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.

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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.

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JA of Central Iowa Spotlight

View the details for JA Inspire Career Fair

JA Inspire Career Fair

  Where: VIRTUAL
 When: Monday, October 16, 2023 8:00 AM

The JA Inspire program is a coalition of educators and industry leaders, led by Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, working to provide 7th through 12th grade students throughout Central Iowa with meaningful experiences as they begin considering their careers.

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JA Inspire Career Fair
View the details for JA BizTown In A Day

JA BizTown In A Day

  Where: Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
 When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 8:30 AM

NEW THIS SUMMER: JA BizTown in a Day presented by HomeServices Lending is geared towards students entering 5th – 8th grades.

PICK YOUR DAY:
JA BizTown in a Day options:

1. Tuesday, June 18th

2. Thursday, June 20th

3. Monday, June 24th

4. Wednesday, June 26th

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JA BizTown In A Day
Read the JA Finance Park Volunteer Opportunities!

JA Finance Park Volunteer Opportunities!

Bring your company for a day of volunteering in JA Finance Park!

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28114
Students Reached Locally
2022-2023
794
Classes Locally
2022-2023
2531
Volunteers Locally
2022-2023
173
Schools Reached Locally
2022-2023
361023
Contact Hours Locally
2022-2023

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