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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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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Upcoming Events

Casino Night 2024

  Where: The Exchange at Bridge Park

 When: Thursday, May 02, 2024 5:30 PM

Join us for a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, horse racing and casino games at The Exchange at Bridge Park. Presented by Pepper Construction, all proceeds from Casino Night benefit the students of central Ohio.

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Casino Night 2024

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

JA Inspire Career Fair 2024-Muskingum County

  Where: Muskingum County Fairgrounds

 When: Wednesday, October 02, 2024 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 2024-Muskingum County

Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame 2024

  Where: The Exchange at Bridgepark

 When: Thursday, November 07, 2024 5:00 PM

Since 1987, Junior Achievement of Central Ohio (JA), a Columbus-based nonprofit, has celebrated community and business leaders in our region by inducting them into the Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame.

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Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame 2024

25262

Students Reached Locally
2022-2023

966

Classes Locally
2022-2023

2918

Volunteers Locally
2022-2023

194

Schools Reached Locally
2022-2023

303058

Contact Hours Locally
2022-2023

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