How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

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Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

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Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

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JA of Central Carolinas Spotlight

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This Back-to-School season, you can help set students up for success by purchasing much-needed supplies from our Amazon Wishlist. Every item you give helps Junior Achievement create hands-on learning experiences that prepare young people for bright futures.

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JA Finance Park® 25-26

  Where: JACC Experiential Learning Center - Camp North End

 When: Wednesday, October 08, 2025 10:00 AM

Program Dates: Oct. 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Grade Levels: 7th-12th

JA Finance Park provides students a hands-on education in personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students participate in an on-site visit to the TowneBank Opportunity HQ (in Charlotte, NC). This opportunity allows students to apply all they've learned through an interactive simulation that provides real-world experiences.

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JA Finance Park® 25-26

JA BizTown® 25-26

  Where: JACC Experiential Learning Center - Camp North End

 When: Wednesday, October 08, 2025 10:00 AM

Program Dates: Oct. 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Grade Level: 4th-6th

JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town located in JA's TowneBank Opportunity HQ (Charlotte, NC). This program allows 4-6th grade students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. The program helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.

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JA BizTown® 25-26

31284

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

852

Classes Locally
2023-2024

1424

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

194

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

322844

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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