Tomorrows Are More Important Than Ever

Today is uncertain. Tomorrow represents hopes and dreams Junior Achievement helps prepare today's students for a bright future.

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.

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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

JA Golf Classic | 2022

Where: The Club at Longview
When: Monday, May 02, 2022 9:00 AM

The Junior Achievement Golf Classic is a charity golf tournament that unites companies, executives and volunteers to further our mission of helping students identify, navigate and achieve a fulfilled future.

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JA Golf Classic | 2022

NC Business Hall of Fame

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
When: Tuesday, April 05, 2022 6:00 PM

The North Carolinas Business Hall of Fame honors prestigious leaders who have dedicated their careers to helping maintain a vibrant community.

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NC Business Hall of Fame

JA BizTown®

Where: Junior Achievement Central Carolinas
When: Wednesday, December 01, 2021 9:30 AM

Program Dates: December 1 - May 12 | Grade Level: 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®

JA Finance Park®

Where: JA Central Carolinas
When: Monday, October 18, 2021 9:30 AM

Program Dates: December 1 - May 12 | Grade Level: 7th and 8th

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) or through a virtual experience. 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®

27564

Students Reached Locally
2019-2020

1038

Classes Locally
2019-2020

2183

Volunteers Locally
2019-2020

178

Schools Reached Locally
2019-2020

8824

Contact Hours Locally
2019-2020