Inspire and prepare young people to succeed
Junior Achievement Helps Prepare Today's Students for a Bright Future
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 hereJA 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 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.
Learn aboutJA Inspire
Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame 2022
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.
View EventCentral 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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