Equipping local students with real-world skills
The JA Learning Center of Newark serves students in grades 4-12 with real-world learning experiences through JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. These immersive programs build financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship skills in a fun and engaging way.
Located in Newark, Ohio, the center is designed to support schools within a one-hour driving radius. This includes communities in Licking, Muskingum, Delaware, Perry, Fairfield, and Hocking counties.
CONTACT US
JA Learning Center of Newark
1440 Granville Rd, Newark, OH 43055
Phone
(740) 294-4172
Email
ja.columbus@ja.org
program offerings
JA BizTown
This program is presented by Meta. Designed for grades 4-6, JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a field trip to a simulated town.
JA Finance Park
This program is a personal financial planning and career exploration program for grades 6-12 that culminates in a field trip to ‘the real world’.
Ways to support students
let’s inspire and prepare our young people together.
Whether you’re an educator looking to bring programs to your school, a volunteer ready to make an impact, or a sponsor wanting to support local youth, there’s a place for you at JA. Fill out our interest form, and we’ll connect with you to explore the best way to get involved.
