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Educating Central Ohio Students
1,158 Junior Achievement volunteers teach 1,422 classes to 36,064 students a year...
That’s almost 100 students a day who become empowered with the skills to create a better tomorrow for themselves and their communities!
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers — all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people all over the world.
JA Biz Town...open for business!
When you were young, what did you want to be when you “grew up”?
What stopped you? Was it a lack of confidence, not knowing the next step, or just needing someone to believe in you?
Give to Junior Achievement – even a $5 donation can help a young person live their dream and lead a successful, productive life.
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Tools for Parents
- For parents and teens — Exercising wise financial judgment doesn't come naturally. It is a skill that is learned. That's why it is so important to start the personal finance discussion with your teen now. Junior Achievement's Money-Management Action Plan guides you to tools for discussing personal finance issues and can help you develop a plan of action with your teen.
- Download the Action Plan.
JA Position Papers On the Economic Crisis
- "The U.S. Financial Crisis: Global Repercussions"
- Read now.
- "Understanding Stock Market Fluctuations: The Turmoil at the Heart of the Capitalist System"
- Read now.
