About Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee's mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. JA's proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. These lessons align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community.
About JA BizTown
JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular program allows elementary students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. The program helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.
