Boundless Futures through Education
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success
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.
Volunteers
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Volunteers, begin hereSchools and Parents
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Schools and Parents, begin herePartners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Partners, begin hereJA of Central Carolinas Spotlight
2024-25 Amazon Wishlist
Help us have an amazing year! Scan the QR Code or visit https://bit.ly/ja-wishlist-2024 to view our Amazon wishlist.
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JA Homeschool Day 24-25
We are excited to engage your homeschool students into our programs of JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.
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JA Finance Park® 24-25
Program Dates: October 1 - May 30 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.
JA Finance Park® 24-25
JA BizTown® 24-25
Program Dates: October 1 - May 30 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 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.
JA BizTown® 24-25
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