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As high school students
begin to position themselves for their future,
there are many unanswered questions about
what lies ahead. Junior Achievement's high
school programs help students make informed,
intelligent decisions about their future,
and fosters skills that will be highly useful
in the business world. With a range of different
programs, Junior Achievement teaches about
concepts relating to entrepreneurship, financial
literacy, and work readiness. The volunteers
bring real-life business experience and
guidance into the classroom at a time that
represents an essential crossroads for young
people.
JA Banks
in Action™ teaches high school
students the principles of the banking industry
and familiarizes them with the challenges
of successfully operating a bank in a competitive
environment. Eight required, volunteer-led
sessions.
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JA Be
Entrepreneurial™ challenges
students to start an entrepreneurial venture
while still in high school by developing
the essential components of a business plan.
Seven required, volunteer-led sessions..
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Business Ethics™ fosters students’
ethical decision-making as they prepare
to enter the workforce and take part in
the global marketplace. Seven required,
five supplemental, volunteer-led sessions.
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Careers with a Purpose™ introduces
students to the importance of seeking careers
that help them realize their life potential
and noble purpose. Seven required, volunteer-led
sessions.
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Economics™ examines the fundamental
concepts of micro-, macro-, and international
economics. Seven required, volunteer-led
sessions.
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Exploring Economics™examines
the fundamental concepts of micro-, macro-,
and international economics. Seven required,
volunteer-led sessions.
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Success Skills® helps students
develop work-readiness skills necessary
for the workplace and life. Seven required,
volunteer-led sessions.
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Titan® introduces critical economics
and management decisions through an interactive
simulation. Seven required, volunteer-led
sessions.
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Personal Finance introduces students
to the importance of making wise financial
decisions. The program demonstrates the
importance of planning, goal-setting, and
thoughtful decision-making within the context
of personal financial decisions.
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GLOBE
Enter the world of joint ventures with
Global Learning of the Business Enterprise
(GLOBE). In addition to a text that emphasizes
global economics and business, the students
compete in an online business simulation
or operate a joint-venture company with
JA students in another country. It’s
a hands-on application of global business.
GLOBE is a cross-cultural experience that
features the fundamentals of international
trade.
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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
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Company Program™ analyzes and
explores personal opportunities and responsibilities
within a student-led company. Twelve required,
volunteer-led meetings.
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CAPSTONE PROGRAM
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Job Shadow™ introduces students
to careers through one-day, on-site orientations
in the workplace. Two teacher-led classroom
sessions prior to the work-site visit, and
one follow-up classroom session.
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All JA programs are designed to support
the skills and competencies identified by
the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
These programs also augment school-based,
work-based, and connecting activities for
communities with school-to-work initiatives.
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