Innovative | Bold | Relevant
JA BizTown is all that, and more. This experiential learning center exists to inspire responsible business owners, consumer and citizens.
Students get to interact within a simulated economy and learn what it takes to run a successful business, manage a debit card and checking account, and work as a team.
Educator Resources
JA BizTown Self- Guided Curriculum
- URL to enroll your students
- URL for students and teachers to access self-guided course content
- JA BizTown Surveys
- PRE-PROGRAM SURVEY
- POST-PROGRAM SURVEY
Traditional Teacher led Curriculum
- BizPrep Folder Information (Bring completed folders to your on-site simulation)
- Teacher Welcome Letter
- Teacher Tips
- Sample Volunteer Email Communication
- Volunteer training information
- Volunteer Business Assignment form (Due one week before your simulation)
- Day of Simulation - Teacher Check List
- JA BizTown Teacher FAQ
- Student Account Numbers form
- Stock Basics lesson
- Classified Ads
- JA BizTown Surveys
- PRE-PROGRAM SURVEY
- POST-PROGRAM SURVEY
How You Can Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to mentor small groups of students throughout their day at JA BizTown. No special expertise or preparation is necessary and thorough training is provided for all volunteers! Parent volunteers should contact the classroom teacher to get involved. We have a few JA BizTown simulations that currently need more volunteers! If you are a community volunteer please sign up HERE.
If you would like more information about how you can become a JA BizTown volunteer please contact Shannon Gerard or call 515.279.9602 ext 218.
For sponsorship and naming opportunities please contact Ryan Osborn or call 515.279.9602 ext. 220.
Thank you to our JA BizTown Storefront sponsors:
Thank you to our other supporting JA BizTown sponsors:
Bank of America
Central Bank
City of West Des Moines
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
State Farm
Variety The Children's Charity Iowa
