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.

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JA of Central Ohio Spotlight

JA Financial Literacy Course

JA Financial Literacy is a one-semester teacher-led course that fulfills Ohio Senate Bill 1- Financial Literacy Half-Unit Course requirements and is 100% aligned with the new standards.

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JA Financial Literacy Course

JA Inspire

JA Inspire is a career-pathing event for 8th – 12th grade students. After completing curriculum in a student guidebook, students participate in a virtual, career-pathing simulation learning about local employment opportunities both during and after high school. Using virtual technology, JA Inspire features an online career event filled with local business exhibits, educational webinars, and downloadable career information.

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JA Inspire

Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame 2022

  Where: The Exchange at Bridge Park

 When: Thursday, November 03, 2022 5:00 PM

Join us for our 35th annual Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame, as we honor forward-thinking entrepreneurs and accomplished community leaders for their contributions to our region’s economic development and their commitment to business excellence.

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Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame 2022

JA's 2022 Scholarship Recipients Awarded

Scholarships are given in honor of JA's Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame Laureates.

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3036125

Students Reached Nationally
2019-2020

127817

Classes Nationally
2019-2020

151906

Volunteers Nationally
2019-2020

16561

Schools Reached Nationally
2019-2020

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Central Ohio.

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