Impact
Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.
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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.
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
JA of Central Carolinas Spotlight
JA Finance Park® 26-27
Program Dates: Nov 2, 2026 - May 21, 2027 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 BizTown® 26-27
Program Dates: Nov 2, 2026 - May 21, 2027 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.
JACC Impact Report 2024/25
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas is proud to release its 2024–25 Impact Report, highlighting a year of meaningful growth, community partnership, and measurable outcomes. The report showcases how JA continues to equip thousands of students with the skills, confidence, and experiences needed to build brighter economic futures.
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