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
Strategy Execution Lead II for the Sales Performance TEAM, Bank of America
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.
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