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.
💕Spread the love this Valentine's Day, sign up for a February volunteer date! ♥
https://centralohio.ja.org/volunteer/
#Valentines #Valentinesday #JuniorAchievement #Volunteer #VolunteerOpportunity
Need some last minute Valentine's Day plans to celebrate on a different day than February 14th? We've got you covered 😉♥
#JuniorAchievement #Volunteer #VolunteerOpportunity #Valentines #ValentinesDay
Bad Bunny is our favorite JA volunteer 🐰
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Our first year at the Newark Learning Center has been nothing short of amazing! 🎉 Check out some of the memories that made it special. Here’s to even more choice-filled futures in the year to come. 💫
To celebrate the first birthday of our Newark Learning Center, we asked what our incredible instructors love most about working for Junior Achievement🎉🥰
Watch our celebration of the NLC's first birthday at the link in bio
#HappyBirthday #Anniversary #JuniorAchievement ...#JABizTown #JANewark #educators
Happy first anniversary, Newark Learning Center!🎉 To celebrate the first birthday of our NLC, we heard first hand from the people that make our programs come alive. Watch the full story on YouTube, link in bio!
#HappyBirthday #Anniversary #JuniorAchievement #JABizTown #JANewark
🔨Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - IBP Home Improvement💡
Our JA Finance Park pod for IBP Home Improvement allows students to learn more about budgeting for home maintenance, construction, and improvement.
#JuniorAchievement #IBP #JAFinancePark #FinancialLiteracy
Pass the phone: JA BizTown Edition! 📲💡 Who knew we had so many incredible citizens? (hint: we knew 😉)
#JABiztown #JuniorAchievement #CareerReadiness #financialliteracy #PassingThePhone
🏦Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - Huntington Bank💵
Our JA BizTown Shop for Huntington National Bank allows students to learn more about banking and budgeting with hands-on learning experiences. This experience allows students to run ATMs and tellers booths so other student ...companies can pay off business loans by the end of their first day of being an adult!
#HuntingtonBank #JABizTown #JuniorAchievement #JABizTownSponsor
