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.
We had our April staff community event yesterday and Jen Sparks took the lead! Brown Sugar Cinnamon won the hearts of everyone in the office, but we want to know: What is your favorite Pop-Tart flavor?
🚚 Experiential Learning Center Sponsor Spotlight: @swaco_green ♻
Happy Earth Day from JA Central Ohio! We're spotlighting SWACO, our sustainable partner of 12 years, in honor of Earth Day 2026. SWACO was established in 1989 to reducing reliance on landfills, and increase ...recycling in 52 districts in Ohio.
In our SWACO JA BizTown shop, students experience hands-on learning opportunities in the world of recycling during their 'first day of being an adult'!
That end of school year feeling >
What was your favorite memory from JA BizTown? Comment below! 👇
Let water droplets make the decision for you! 💦📱We have limited JA Career Speaker volunteer slots left. Link in bio to sign up!
If the answer is yes, you should volunteer at the most popular events in Ohio: JA of Central Ohio's Experiential Learning Centers! We still have dates available, DM for more information 💫🎪🎤🎶
#JuniorAchievement #Coachella #JAFinancePark #JABizTown
We sat down with the CEO of @juniorachievementusa Jack Harris, last week for a Rapid Fire Q&A about the current JA strategic direction. Curious to learn more? Click link in bio to read about JA's plan for the Future of Work.
Experiential Learning Center Sponsor: @statefarm
Our State Farm JA BizTown and JA Finance Park pods allow students to learn more about the value of insurance through hands-on learning experiences. Both Learning Experiences demonstrate the consequences of purchasing insurance or paying for... life events out-of-pocket.
#statefarm #JuniorAchievement #JABizTown #JAFinancePark
SAVE THE DATE! Casino Night benefitting JA of Central Ohio is May 6th from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm 🎲🎰🍾
Join us for a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, casino games, and prizes! Purchase tickets through link in bio
Have you ever had the thought '18 years old is TOO late to start building credit'? LOOK NO FURTHER! This April Fools day, JA of Central Ohio is handing out credit cards to K-12 Students.
#JustKidding #AprilFools
