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.

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Partners

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

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JA of Central Carolinas Spotlight

JA Finance Park® 22-23

  Where: Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

Program Dates: September 26 - June 2 | 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® 22-23

JA BizTown® 22-23

  Where: Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

Program Dates: September 26 - June 1 | 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® 22-23

JA Homeschool Day

  Where: Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

 When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:00 AM

JA Homeschool Day for JA BizTown and JA Finance Park

We are excited to engage your students into our programs of JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. This Spring, your students will have the opportunity to participate in our immersive programs on April 19th, 2023. Registration closes on March 10!

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JA Homeschool Day

JA Summer Camps 2023

  Where: Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

 When: Monday, June 05, 2023 9:00 AM

Looking for a way to beat the summer slump? Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas summer camp is the answer. 4th-8th grade students will spend the week learning and having fun! Register today.

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JA Summer Camps 2023

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

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