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Junior Achievement

Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois provides several ways that you can get involved whether you’re someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois Spotlight

image of simulated city used in JA Finance Park Virtual program

JA Finance Park® Virtual

Students are exposed to various concepts that they will see in real life, such as monthly expenses, insurance, loans, and most importantly, an introduction to the world of budgeting. With the help of local businesses, this curriculum and simulation for students serves as a reflection of our community.

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JA Finance Park® Virtual
Greater Peoria CareerSpark Logo with lightning bolt

GP CareerSpark & JA Inspire®

CareerSpark is a hands-on, interactive work and career readiness experience designed to spark students’ interest in the exciting careers available in Greater Peoria.

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GP CareerSpark & JA Inspire®
View the details for Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame - 2024

Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame - 2024

  Where: Par-A-Dice Hotel
 When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:30 PM

Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.

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Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame - 2024
4435509
Students Reached Nationally
2022-2023
176174
Classes Nationally
2022-2023
153786
Volunteers Nationally
2022-2023
18258
Schools Reached Nationally
2022-2023

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