The JA Impact

Tomorrows are more important than ever.

Junior Achievement is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

JA programs focus on WORK READINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, and FINANCIAL LITERACY, which help to ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century. 

JA Impact Facts

 

85%  say JA helped foster the belief they could reach their goals

 

51%  of JA alumni work in the same field as their JA volunteer

 

87%  of alumni say JA exposed them to new ways of thinking

 

53%  say they have started or owned a business

 

Our volunteers make the difference.

Our volunteers come into the classroom to teach JA curriculum as well as share their personal, real-world story. They come from all walks of life including: business people, college students, parents, and retirees. These dedicated individuals are what make the entire organization of Junior Achievement unique.

Your investment will inspire students to:

  • Create and manage a budget for their future
  • Understand innovation, think critically, solve problems, and overcome challenges
  • Apply their skills and talents to high-demand jobs in South Dakota