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WHy JA?

The success of our community depends on how prepared today’s students are to succeed in work and life. We must empower the next generation to succeed by teaching kids how to manage their money, think innovatively, and get ready to enter the workplace.

Junior Achievement of Arizona is doing just that. We are changing lives! Our programs are far-reaching (190,000 primarily low-income students each year) and have meaningful, measurable impact — not just for the students we serve, but their families, their future employers, and the community overall. We are giving these students the tools and confidence to break poverty cycles and achieve new heights.

By empowering today’s students, we’re ensuring a robust and sustainable future for Arizona.

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of JA alumni say JA play an important role in influencing their career path

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students served annually and the number continues to grow

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of JA alumni report that JA was a great experience overall

Ways to get involved

  • Support our cause to enrich education for Arizona’s students through your generous donations. Every $37 changes a life!
  • Partner with us to solve the difficult, yet critical, challenges facing our community today.
  • Volunteer to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives through our programs.
  • Connect with us and join us in this mission to empower the future!

I enjoyed being able to see a lot of different careers that I didn’t know about before, which exposed me to new options for my future!

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Our Programs

JA’s age-appropriate programs are designed to meet students where they are at and show them the boundless possibilities for the future. Our in-person and virtual programs focus on career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about which program is right for your student!

JA Inspire

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JA Inspire is the premier career exploration and readiness program in Arizona that allows learners, middle school to age 25, to explore the careers of the future and equip them with critical career readiness skills, ultimately preparing them for success.

JA Money in Motion

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Junior Achievement of Arizona is partnering with rural schools throughout Arizona to provide our new program, JA Money in Motion, at no cost to your school.

JA Biztown

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Connecting the dots between what kids learn in school and how it’s applied in the real world isn’t that simple. That’s why we created JA BizTown®, an engaging, hands-on program that introduces 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to economic concepts, workplace skills, and personal and business finances in a student-sized town built just for them.

Community Partners

Our partners are a pivotal part of bringing Junior Achievement programs to our youth by contributing their time and financial resources. It would not be possible to serve 190,000 Arizona students each year without committed corporate and individual partners. Our sincere thanks for making it possible!

Latest News

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JA’s Southern District Director Paloma Santiago Receives Excellence Award

January 3, 2025

Congrats to our Southern District Director, Paloma Santiago, on receiving the Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award as part of the…

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Prices Continue to be a Concern for Teen Shoppers this Holiday Season

November 22, 2024

A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA)  shows that more than two-thirds of teens (70%) are concerned about the impact…