EMPOWER THE FUTURE
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 (170,000+ 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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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 $35 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!
JA Student
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
Locations: Northern Arizona, Southern Arizona, Phoenix Metro, Tucson Metro
Types: Teacher-Led
Experience: Virtual Experience, JA Inspire, In a Classroom
Grade Levels: 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Young Adult/Post HS
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
Locations: Northern Arizona, Southern Arizona
Types: Teacher-Led, JA Volunteer Led
Experience: JA Money In Motion, In-School Field Trip
Grade Levels: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
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
Locations: Phoenix Metro
Types: Teacher-Led
Experience: Field Trip, In a Classroom, JA BizTown / JA Finance Park
Grade Levels: 4th-6th
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 more than 170,000 Arizona students each year without committed corporate and individual partners. Our sincere thanks for making it possible!
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