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 of Central Ohio Service Area

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.

JA Inspire High School Student

“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!”

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🔨Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - IBP Home Improvement💡

Our JA Finance Park pod for IBP Home Improvement allows students to learn more about budgeting for home maintenance, construction, and improvement.

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Pass the phone: JA BizTown Edition! 📲💡 Who knew we had so many incredible citizens? (hint: we knew 😉)

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🏦Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - Huntington Bank💵

Our JA BizTown Shop for Huntington National Bank allows students to learn more about banking and budgeting with hands-on learning experiences. This experience allows students to run ATMs and tellers booths so other student ...companies can pay off business loans by the end of their first day of being an adult!

#HuntingtonBank #JABizTown #JuniorAchievement #JABizTownSponsor

While celebrating out 75th year of empowering lives, we were excited to hear from Educator and JA Alumni MaryKate Whalen about her experiences with Junior Achievement!

Tap the link in bio to read more stories like MaryKate's or share your own📲

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Our JA BizTown construction teams are always throwing a fit 😉👷 @robertsonconstruction

#JABizTown #volunteering #CareerReadiness #JuniorAchievement

❤️‍🩹 Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio @hccoco__ 🩺

Our JA Finance Park pod for the Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio brings healthcare career exploration directly to students. This hands-on discovery enriches ...student experience and allows them to envision a potential career path.

Proof that the magic of JA BizTown comes from the students ✨

Our Columbus Learning Center only has ONE JA BizTown Volunteer day open for the rest of the year! Sign up with the link in bio to claim your spot before it's too late 📲

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! 🗞

JA of Central Ohio is looking for individual volunteers for the Columbus Learning Center's JA BizTown on Wednesday, January 21st. Click the link in bio to sign up!

#Volunteer2026 #juniorachievement #VolunteerOpportunity #JABizTown

📣The OFFICIAL Junior Achievement of Central Ohio 2026 In and Out list‼ Click the link in bio to stay on trend and sign up for a group volunteer spot😉

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