Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Discover how you can get involved with JA to make a difference.

JA Company Program® empowers high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community and teaches them practical skills required to conceptualize, capitalize, and manage their own business venture.Community volunteers and mentors provide real-world guidance and experience to the student-led startup. Throughout the process of building their own company, students will be able to:

˜˚˛˝˙ˆˇ ˘ ˝ ˛ ˇˇ JA Company Program Pop-Up Meeting Two: Doing the Research Participants examine the elements of a profitable business and delve into the

JA Global Marketplace Blended Model introduces students to the global marketplace and the ways in which countries buy and sell from each other. Through completion of this program, students will gain an understanding of producers and consumers in the interconnected global market. (Grades 6-8) The program consists of seven 45-minute sessions.

JA Ourselves® uses storybook characters in read-aloud and hands-on activities to introduce the role people play in an economy. Through engaging, volunteer-led activities, young students learn about individual choices, money, the importance of saving and giving, and the value of work. (Kindergarten) JA Ourselves offers flexible implementation options to meet the needs of students and teachers ...

Through JA Take Stock in Your Future®, students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading. (grades 9-12) The program includes five 45- minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout, including an …

JA High School Heroes® provides leadership development opportunities to high school students who deliver JA learning experiences in elementary schools.JA High School Heroes is recommended for high school students. Following participation in the program, students will be able to:-- Identify qualities of a leader and recognize the role of civic leadership in a community.

˜˚˛˝˙ˆˇ ˘ ˝ ˛ ˇˇ JA Inspire Entry. Session Five (Virtual Event): Learn from the Experts . This session is used if students are attending a virtual

JA Business Communications®, part of the JA High School Experience® courses, is a one-semester, teacher-led course in which high school students focus on communication skills necessary to succeed in business, including communicating up, down, and across organizations; talking about job performance; and writing in a business setting.Volunteers engage with students through a variety of ...

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