55,000+ STUDENTS ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA 

36,000+ STUDENTS IN THE SIOUX EMPIRE

JA transforms kids by opening their eyes to
opportunities through our local classroom volunteers.

The 3 Pillars are important for lessons to help our
students prepare for the future: being an
entrepreneur, preparing for the workforce, solving
problems, and being a leader. 

These skills are important for our future employees
and leaders! 

82%  of students have improved understanding of financial concepts

56% of JA Alumni work in the same field as their JA volunteer

53% of JA Alumni have started or owned a business

• Purchasing material for the classroom
• Providing digital technology platforms
• Training volunteers & educators
• Recruiting community volunteers to teach these real-life concepts