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.
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.
JA BizTown always cheers up our @nationwide volunteers!! 🫶
Our last few volunteer opportunities for the year are going fast, link in bio to sign up 📲
Both gens agree that you should volunteer with us! Link in bio to sign up 🤏🔥
Casino Night 2026, what a success!
We are so grateful to our partners at @pepperconstruction for an amazing 17th Casino Night. We can't wait for next year! 🎉
This past Wednesday, we celebrated our 17th annual Casino Night, and what a night it was! 🥂🎲🎉
Thanks to our incredible partnership with @pepperconstruction, together, we raised over $520,000 in support of Junior Achievement of Central Ohio. We are deeply thankful to the Pepper ...Construction Ohio team for their collaboration, continued generosity, and unwavering commitment to our mission.
Click the link in bio to learn more about the history of Casino Night and the meaningful impact Pepper Construction has made on our organization and the students we serve.
Ever wanted to slay at JA BizTown? Here's your inspo💅
#Metgala2026 #JuniorAchievement #JABizTown #RedCarpet
Future leaders meet current leaders⚡🩺
Yesterday, Matt Scantland, CEO of @andhealthofficial visited our Columbus Experiential Learning Center. Junior Achievement BizTown citizens had the opportunity to talk about their work, CEO to CEO.
