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Inspire and Prepare Young People to Succeed
Junior Achievement of Chicago
Helps Prepare Today's Students for a Bright Future
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JA of Chicago's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential.
Why Junior Achievement?
JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. They realize they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Through your participation as a volunteer or donor, you're inspiring young people through our proven programs. In fact:
- 90% of JA alumni report being confident in managing their finances.
- 91% of educators agree that JA volunteers serve as role models for their students.
- 88% of JA alumni are satisfied with their career.
- 93% of JA alumni have a high school diploma or GED.
Which Way To JA?
DONATE
Your donation can support the growing need for youth development in the Chicago area by helping today's students with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st century workplace.
VOLUNTEER
JA partners with Chicago area businesses to build the workforce of the future. By volunteering for JA, you can share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
Bring ja to your school or organization
Quality volunteers from the community come into your classroom to deliver proven, hands-on programming that inspires students to understand the opportunities provided by education. JA programs are free to our education partners!
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JA BOWL-A-THON
Junior Achievement's year-round Bowl-A-Thon events bring together thousands of business professionals who represent over 40 Chicago companies to raise awareness and funds for JA.
Chicago Business Hall of Fame
In this prestigious event, Junior Achievement will be honoring influential, visionary leaders (individual or organizations) from the business community that have made a significant impact, created new opportunities, and elevated the educational landscape for youth in their communities in regards to financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness.
Calling all JA Alumni!
Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"
