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TOMORROWS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
Today is uncertain. Tomorrow represents hopes and dreams
Junior Achievement helps prepare today's students for a bright future.
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JA of North Central Ohio'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 an organization or as an individual, these statistics below can begin to change in your community:
- 20% of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.
- 49% of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.
- 36% of Americans say that they have at some point in their lives felt their financial situation was out of control.
- 91% of millennials wish they had greater access to entrepreneurial education programs.
Which Way To JA?
Corporate Donor
Your corporation can support the growing need for youth development in North Central Ohio by helping today's students with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st century workplace.
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Individual Donor
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can make a donation directly to JA of North Central Ohio!
CORPORATE VOLUNTEER
By volunteering for JA through your organization, you can be in the classroom during work hours and you can share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
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INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can volunteer in your community directly with JA of North Central Ohio!
EDUCATOR
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.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT JA PROGRAMS
Not an Educator? Find out how you can get JA programs into your North Central Ohio school!
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JA of North Central Ohio Spotlight
Volunteer with JA!
Making a difference in students' lives is easier than ever. Whether you're in an office or working remotely, JA wants your voice! Video call live into classrooms, create videos - and more! We provide the same JA content that you know and love - you provide YOU (and no one has to know about the PJ bottoms)!
Holiday Trivia Challenge
Virtual Trivia is back - but not like last year's fruitcake! With two chances to play and prizes to win, you'll want to rock around in your favorite cozy holiday spirit wear as you take on friends and family in this challenge!
JA Virtual Inspire
Junior Achievement's capstone career exploration program for 7th - 12th grade students brought to life by community employers, schools AND businesses alike will not want to miss the opportunity to participate
New Career Opportunity!
Are you passionate about bringing businesses and communities together to invest in students? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! NCO is currently seeking a part-time Community Development Coordinator for Medina and Wayne Counties! Click below for further information.
