Boundless Futures through Education
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success
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.
Volunteers, begin hereSchools and Parents
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Schools and Parents, begin herePartners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Partners, begin hereLearn more about JA of Central Ohio
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.
Learn aboutJA Financial Literacy Course
JA Finance Park
You'll be in an actual simulated city! You'll help guide students through their assigned family scenario where they will visit many different businesses. They must purchase items to meet the needs of their family, such as insurance, clothing, transportation, housing, groceries, and childcare—without spending more than they earn.
Learn aboutJA Finance Park
JA Inspire Career Fair 2024
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.
View EventJA Inspire Career Fair 2024
NBC4 at 7 Covers Columbus City Schools Junior Achievement Day
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio (JA) collaborated with Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) associates for the third year in a row to create an exciting and informative day for Avalon and Alpine K-3 Elementary School students. With the help of teachers, volunteers took the lead in 30 classrooms on Friday, November 3rd to teach students about financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. JA offers specific programs for each grade level, which act as building blocks that prepare students to succeed in their lives and careers.
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