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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Budgeting. Careers. Big life decisions. ✅
At JA Finance Park, students get a hands‑on look at what it really takes to manage life and money.
JA BizTown always cheers up our @nationwide volunteers!! 🫶
Our last few volunteer opportunities for the year are going fast, link in bio to sign up 📲
Both gens agree that you should volunteer with us! Link in bio to sign up 🤏🔥
Casino Night 2026, what a success!
We are so grateful to our partners at @pepperconstruction for an amazing 17th Casino Night. We can't wait for next year! 🎉
This past Wednesday, we celebrated our 17th annual Casino Night, and what a night it was! 🥂🎲🎉
Thanks to our incredible partnership with @pepperconstruction, together, we raised over $520,000 in support of Junior Achievement of Central Ohio. We are deeply thankful to the Pepper ...Construction Ohio team for their collaboration, continued generosity, and unwavering commitment to our mission.
Click the link in bio to learn more about the history of Casino Night and the meaningful impact Pepper Construction has made on our organization and the students we serve.
Ever wanted to slay at JA BizTown? Here's your inspo💅
#Metgala2026 #JuniorAchievement #JABizTown #RedCarpet
Future leaders meet current leaders⚡🩺
Yesterday, Matt Scantland, CEO of @andhealthofficial visited our Columbus Experiential Learning Center. Junior Achievement BizTown citizens had the opportunity to talk about their work, CEO to CEO.
We were thrilled to welcome Ohio Senator Bill DeMora into our Columbus Experiential Learning Center. Mike Davis, President of JA of Central Ohio, led Senator DeMora on a tour which featured our Junior Achievement BizTown and Finance Park Spaces.
We had our April staff community event yesterday and Jen Sparks took the lead! Brown Sugar Cinnamon won the hearts of everyone in the office, but we want to know: What is your favorite Pop-Tart flavor?
