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Partnering with Junior Achievement

Is your company looking to partner with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of youth in our community? Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania provides programs that are delivered to students in the classroom, in afterschool settings and in the workplace. JA programs are developed with a focus on several different critically needed areas; STEM, building Leadership Skills, Uplifting At-Risk Communities, Work Readiness and Soft Skills, Business Ethics, College Readiness, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Industry Focus (Manufacturing/Health), and Financial Literacy.

Your donation helps Ja impact the lives of students

JA inspires and prepares young people to succeed in the global economy. By partnering with us, you will empower young people in our community to own their economic success.
JA will help prepare your future workforce

JA will help you develop leaders with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st century workplace.
JA provides an enriching volunteer experience for your employees

JA will empower your employees with quality, skills-based volunteering experiences in our community using proven programs that change young peoples' lives.

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Ways to Invest in JA

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Donate Now

Your donation will help us provide high impact JA programs to the community. On average, $35 impacts one student and $500 sponsors a classroom!

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Corporate and Individual Giving

Learn about our giving levels. Your generous donation will make a big impact on youth in our community!

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JA Champions

The JA Champions program is a special recognition program for those companies that make significant investments ($25,000+) in JA's mission.

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4

Tax Credit Programs

We invite local businesses to support JA through the Educational Improvement and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Programs (EITC / OSTC).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JA's experience partnering with organizations?

JA has been partnering with organizations for nearly 100 years. Our top notch staff will ensure the relationship with your staff will be a professional and rewarding experience.

What is the volunteer time investment for employees?

Typically, a JA program is taught for one hour a day for a total of five days. JA programs and volunteer trainings have been developed to be completely turn-key and hassle free for your employees.

Does JA really have an impact on communities?

Yes, and in several different ways. Impact studies have shown the positive effect JA provides youth on their future outlook, and volunteerism has numerous proven benefits for adults in their personal life and attitude to organizations who provide this opportunity to them.

What other benefits does partnering with JA provide?

In addition to your donation making a solid impact on youth development and positively impacting your employees, your organization will benefit from developing and motivating students that may turn into future employees for your organization.

"Junior Achievement has given me a sense of what adults go through with budget issues."

-Junior Achievement Student
"Junior Achievement reinforced concepts for me to remember later in life."

-Junior Achievement Student
"I thought the experience was amazing. The presentation was unlike anything I've seen."

-Junior Achievement Student
"I liked how the Junior Achievement volunteer explained his job to us."

-Junior Achievement Student