Junior Achievement of New York empowers young people to own their economic success and build financial literacy.
Every year, thousands of students at local schools are given a blueprint for success through hands-on opportunities to learn about money, careers, and business ownershi providing them with the real-world skills to succeed they may not receive elsewhere. Just imagine having the access to these programs to complement your education and provide real-world financial knowledge:
JA Ourselves uses storybook characters in read-aloud and hands-on activities to introduce the role people play in an economy. Through engaging, volunteer-led activities, young students learn about individual choices, money, the importance of saving and giving, and the value of work. (Kindergarten)
JA Economics for Success gives students the information needed to build strong personal finances, a cornerstone to a happy, secure life. Students learn the importance of exploring career options based on their skills, interests, and values. They also learn about spending money within a budget; saving and investing wisely; and using credit cautiously. (Grades 6-8)
JA It’s My Future provides practical information about preparing for the working world. Students learn about career clusters, high-growth jobs, career planning, and creating a personal brand. And, through a scavenger hunt, they are introduced to the basic aspects of job hunting. (Grades 6-8)
JA Personal Finance explores the fundamental elements of personal finances: earnings, saving and investing, budgeting, credit, risk management, and giving. Students apply these elements to a personal financial plan that allows them to set specific goals for their lifelong financial needs and desired quality of life. (Grades 9-12)
Junior Achievement of New York programs give over 90,000 students the chance to dive head first into aspects of the real world that they might not learn in school through donations from PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
