How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Central Ohio 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.

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Schools and Parents

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

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Partners

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

Partners, begin here

Learn more about JA of Central Ohio

JA Overview

Learn more about what we do, who we serve, and how we do it at JA of Central Ohio

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JA Fast Facts

Get the fast facts on JA of Central Ohio and our vision and values.

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Programming Overview

Learn more about the programming we offer at JA of Central Ohio.

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JA Spotlight

JA Inspire Career Fair 2025- Columbus

  Where: Ohio Expo Center- Lausche Building

 When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 8:00 AM

JA Inspire is an experiential career-pathway program for high school students brought to life by our region's employers. This program exposes students to central Ohio's jobs, career opportunities, and education pathways.

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JA Inspire Career Fair 2025- Columbus

Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It

While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life skills.

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Educator Spotlight: Elizabeth Newell

This year, we’re celebrating our amazing local educators who we work with every day! Meet the incredible Elizabeth Newell, who has dedicated 22 years to shaping young minds! She’s been bringing her 5th graders to JA BizTown since 2010, creating lasting memories and real-world learning experiences that students cherish for years!

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JA BizTown in Newark is Officially Open!

A BizTown presented by Meta in Newark is officially OPEN! 🚀 Thanks to Meta's and our partners' incredible support, students in and around Licking County now have a place to step into real-world careers, run businesses, and build their futures!

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37204

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

722

Classes Locally
2023-2024

2938

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

217

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

316055

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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