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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.
CLASSROOM-BASED
PROGRAMS
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.
JA 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
JA 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.
JA Economics™
examines the fundamental
concepts of micro-,
macro-, and international
economics. Seven
required, volunteer-led
sessions.
JA Success Skills®
helps students develop
work-readiness skills
necessary for the
workplace and life.
Seven required,
volunteer-led sessions.
JA Titan®
introduces critical
economics and management
decisions through
an interactive simulation.
Seven required,
volunteer-led sessions.
Junior Achievement
Presents: The NEFE
High School Financial
Planning Program
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.
AFTERSCHOOL
PROGRAM
JA Company Program™
analyzes and explores
personal opportunities
and responsibilities
within a student-led
company. Twelve
required, volunteer-led
meetings.
CAPSTONE PROGRAM
JA 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.
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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