Learning Experiences
JA BizTown®
JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. (Grades 4-6)
Education Level:
Elementary School, Middle School
Delivery:
Classroom Based, Capstone
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
Moderate Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Moderate Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
High Work Readiness
JA Career Exploration Fair®
JA Career Exploration Fair® is an event where students learn about a range of career options across multiple career clusters. (Grades K-12)
Education Level:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Delivery:
Classroom Based, Virtual, After School
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
Minimal Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Minimal Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
High Work Readiness
JA Career Speakers Series®
In JA Career Speakers Series®, a volunteer guest speaker visits the classroom and shares information about his or her career, work, and education experience. (Grades K-12)
Education Level:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Delivery:
Classroom Based, Virtual, After School
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
Minimal Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Minimal Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
High Work Readiness
JA Finance Park® Entry Level
JA Finance Park® is Junior Achievement's capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students visit JA Finance Park, a realistic on-site or virtual community, to put into practice what they've learned by developing and committing to a personal budget. (Grades 7-9)
Education Level:
Middle School, High School
Delivery:
Classroom Based, Virtual, Capstone
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
High Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Minimal Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
Moderate Work Readiness
JA Finance Park® Advanced
JA Finance Park® is Junior Achievement's capstone curriculum for personal financial planning and career exploration. An advanced curriculum and simulation give high school students a more personal focus. Students select their career and define their future lifestyle and financial goals. (Grades 7-12)
Education Level:
Middle School, High School
Delivery:
Classroom Based, Virtual, Capstone
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
High Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Minimal Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
Moderate Work Readiness
JA It's My Job® (Soft Skills)
JA It's My Job® (Soft Skills) will help students understand the value of professional communication and soft skills, making them more employable to future employers across multiple career clusters. (Grades 6-12) The program includes six 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout.
Education Level:
Middle School, High School
Delivery:
Classroom Based, Virtual, After School
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
Minimal Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Minimal Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
High Work Readiness
