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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 an 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.

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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 Biztown

Where: Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
When: Monday, October 18, 2021 9:30 AM

JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular program allows elementary school 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. (Grades 4-6)

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JA Finance Park

Where: Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
When: Monday, October 18, 2021 9:30 AM

JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement’s capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students visit JA Finance Park, a realistic on-site or virtual community, to put into practice what they've learned by developing and committing to a personal budget. (Grades 7-12)

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Job Vacancies' Reaching an All-Time High & What it Means for Teens

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the last business day of March 2021 brought a record high of 8.1 million job openings in the United States. Among those hiring, industries including accommodation and food services, state and local government education, arts, entertainment, and recreation experiences experienced the most significant workers' demand.

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Getting Your Child Set Up with a Bank Account

This blog discusses how you can set your child up with his or her first bank account, the benefits, and tips for how you can establish smart financial habits!

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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