EMPOWER THE FUTURE
WHy JA?
The success of our community depends on how prepared today’s students are to succeed in work and life. We must empower the next generation to succeed by teaching kids how to manage their money, think innovatively, and get ready to enter the workplace.
Junior Achievement of Arizona is doing just that. We are changing lives! Our programs are far-reaching (190,000 primarily low-income students each year) and have meaningful, measurable impact — not just for the students we serve, but their families, their future employers, and the community overall. We are giving these students the tools and confidence to break poverty cycles and achieve new heights.
By empowering today’s students, we’re ensuring a robust and sustainable future for Arizona.
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students served annually and the number continues to grow
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of JA alumni report that JA was a great experience overall
Ways to get involved
- Support our cause to enrich education for Arizona’s students through your generous donations. Every $44 changes a life!
- Partner with us to solve the difficult, yet critical, challenges facing our community today.
- Volunteer to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives through our programs.
- Connect with us and join us in this mission to empower the future!
I enjoyed being able to see a lot of different careers that I didn’t know about before, which exposed me to new options for my future!
JA Student
Our Programs
JA’s age-appropriate programs are designed to meet students where they are at and show them the boundless possibilities for the future. Our in-person and virtual programs focus on career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about which program is right for your student!
JA Inspire
JA Inspire is the premier career exploration and workforce readiness program in Arizona that prepares learners, ages 12 – 25, for post-secondary success.
JA Money in Motion
This program brings a realistic, on-site simulation to rural schools, teaching 3rd – 12th grade students how to plan for their financial futures.
JA BizTown
This hands-on program allows 4th – 6th graders to become employees for a day in a student-sized town, where they learn economic concepts and workplace skills.
3DE BY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
3DE re-engineers high school education to create engaging learning environments that better prepare today’s students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy. It’s more than a program — it’s an immersive instructional model that prepares high schoolers for their future careers, solves challenges in our current education environment, and works toward system change. Not only does 3DE make learning more relevant and experiential, it also authentically connects education to the real world, helping students learn critical skills and competencies they need to succeed.
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