This Giving Tuesday, on December 2nd, join a global movement of generosity by supporting Junior Achievement of Chicago. This past year, JA of Chicago equipped over 396,000 students with hands-on learning in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship—giving young people the tools to succeed in school and beyond.

Why Support JA

JA programs offer students unique, future-focused learning experiences that broaden their possibilities. With the support of volunteers from Chicago’s business community, students explore careers, practice budgeting and decision-making, and build the durable skills that open doors to opportunity.

What Your Support Makes Possible

Your gift helps JA:

• Reach more students across Chicago and the suburbs

• Deliver immersive learning experiences like the JA Stock Market Challenge, JAC Metaversity, JA Town, and more.

• Recruit and train volunteers who bring real-world expertise into classrooms

• Provide all programs at no cost to schools and families

How to Get Involved

• Donate: Every dollar directly supports student learning

• Fundraise: Rally your network to give back on Giving Tuesday

• Share: Spread the word and amplify JA’s mission

Your Impact

Your generosity helps students gain confidence, discover career possibilities, and build the skills that shape their future success. Together, we can ensure every young person has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.