Impact & Reach
The World
Out There Starts Here.
Since 1950, we’ve been on a mission to prepare students in central and southeast Ohio to be future-ready through innovative, authentic, real-world programs like JA BizTown. We bring the hope, confidence, and motivation needed for success.
91%
of students
can create a budget after completing the JA Finance Park Program.
84%
of JA Alumni
report that JA influenced their decision to pursue higher education.
95%
of JA students
understand that personal skills and interests are important in choosing a career.
Programs
What
We Do.
JA of Central Ohio offers 17 immersive learning experiences for students K-12 (aligned to OH standards!) taught at a Learning Center in Columbus or Newark or in the classroom. Our programs are designed to prepare students for the future of jobs, financial wellness, and entrepreneurial success.
“I love JA because of their innovative approaches to teaching Financial Literacy to our young people. Over the last few years, I consistently hear from my JA Alumni volunteers, “I had JA in school when I was a kid and I still remember the experience.”
James “Rich” Lawrence
Volunteer, JA Career Speaker, JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and JA In-Class
Ways to Support
Be a Game Changer.
60% of JA alumni who grew up in low-income homes achieved middle-upper income as adults. Your support is visible, meaningful, and measurable — Here is how you can take action as an individual, corporation, or foundation.
Connect with Us.
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio is honored to be featured by @colsfoundation, highlighting the impact of preparing young people across our region for the business of life.
Thank you to The Columbus Foundation for sharing this story and helping elevate the importance of investing in the ...next generation.
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Some moments are already perfect. Especially with Junior Achievement 💫💕
As our 75th year of empowering lives comes to a close, we wanted to take a chance to reflect on all we've accomplished this year. Click the link in bio to see JA of Central Ohio's 75th year through photos. 📸🎉
Our last ELC program of the year was today!
We’re looking forward to seeing students in our Experiential Learning Centers again next year ☀️😎🍉⛱️🎆
Select all squares with career connected learning 💫💡📖
#JuniorAchievement #ExperientialLearning
Our @nationwide Volunteers know how to serve (our community) 🤏🤏🙂↕️💅
@lifeatnationwide
Our vision for JA BizTown in Central Ohio is to fill it with citizens 🙂↕️💓
Haven't had a chance to volunteer yet this school year? Link to sign up in bio!
Traveling far and wide to be a JA Volunteer!! 🫶
Our last few volunteer opportunities for the year are going fast, link in bio to sign up 📲
Special thanks to our volunteers from @nationwide @lifeatnationwide 💫
Budgeting. Careers. Big life decisions. ✅
At JA Finance Park, students get a hands‑on look at what it really takes to manage life and money.
