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Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

Our Impact

29,741
Students Reached Locally (2024-2025)
1,614
Volunteers Locally (2024-2025)
852
Classes Locally (2024-2025)
133
Schools Reached Locally (2024-2025)
260,479
Contact Hours Locally (2024-2025)

Get Started With JA

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.

Educators

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

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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

Impact Partners

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

Impact Partners, begin here

JA of Central Carolinas Spotlight

JACC Impact Report 2024-25

2024/25 Impact Report

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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JACC Impact Report 2024/25
View the details for JA Finance Park® 25-26

JA Finance Park® 25-26

Program Dates: Oct. 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 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® 25-26
View the details for JA BizTown® 25-26

JA BizTown® 25-26

Program Dates: Oct. 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 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.

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JA BizTown® 25-26

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