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Junior Achievement

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 here

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

JA of Central Carolinas Spotlight

View the details for JA Homeschool Day 24-25

JA Homeschool Day 24-25

  Where: JA Central Carolinas HQ
 When: Friday, December 06, 2024 10:00 AM

We are excited to engage your homeschool students into our programs of JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.

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JA Homeschool Day 24-25
View the details for JA BizTown® 24-25

JA BizTown® 24-25

  Where: JA Central Carolinas HQ - Camp North End
 When: Tuesday, October 01, 2024 10:00 AM

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.

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JA BizTown® 24-25
View the details for JA Finance Park® 24-25

JA Finance Park® 24-25

  Where: JA Central Carolinas HQ - Camp North End
 When: Tuesday, October 01, 2024 10:00 AM

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.

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JA Finance Park® 24-25
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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