Impact By the Numbers.
Junior Achievement’s lessons in financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people across the communities we serve.
*The numbers represent the 2024-25 school year
51,657
Student Experiences
71
Local School Districts
3,674
Volunteer Experiences
68% of JA Alumni (Ages 18-29) are financially independent from their parents, compared to just 40% of American adults.
91% of students not confident in their ability to budget later indicated that after their ja experience, they felt prepared for future challenges.
JA has over 100 local Areas across the nation
Together, we are the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.
JA of Central Ohio is one of seven JA organizations in the state, serving these 25 counties: Union, Delaware, Licking, Muskingum, Guernsey, Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson, Franklin, Fairfield, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, Fayette, Pickaway, Hocking, Athens, Washington, Ross, Vinton, Meigs, Pike, Jackson, and Gallia.
Currently, JA of Central Ohio operates two learning centers in Franklin and Licking Counties. School districts within an hour driving radius these Learning Centers are encouraged to participate in the programs offered there.
Attitudinal Shifts
100% of students believe what they learned in JA is important in real life.
“The most impactful part of the [JA Inspire] experience was learning about jobs and internships that I can start in high school that are similar to the career I want to have!”
High School Student
Columbus JA Inspire 2025
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🔧Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - Honda 🚗
Our JA BizTown Shop for Honda allows students to learn more about careers in the automotive industry. This experience shows students how to pay off business loans, budget, and collaborate with team members by the end of their first day of ...being an adult!
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💕Spread the love this Valentine's Day, sign up for a February volunteer date! ♥
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Our first year at the Newark Learning Center has been nothing short of amazing! 🎉 Check out some of the memories that made it special. Here’s to even more choice-filled futures in the year to come. 💫
To celebrate the first birthday of our Newark Learning Center, we asked what our incredible instructors love most about working for Junior Achievement🎉🥰
Watch our celebration of the NLC's first birthday at the link in bio
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Happy first anniversary, Newark Learning Center!🎉 To celebrate the first birthday of our NLC, we heard first hand from the people that make our programs come alive. Watch the full story on YouTube, link in bio!
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