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WHy JA?
The future of Arizona depends on how effectively we can accelerate opportunity for every student—especially those who have historically been left out of the systems that drive economic mobility.
At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we are working to change systems—not just outcomes. Through our proven educational solution sets, we reach more than 150,000 students each year, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate their financial futures, think entrepreneurially, and succeed in the modern workplace.
Our approach goes beyond the classroom. By connecting students to real-world experiences and relevant career pathways, we are helping young people build the agency and social capital they need to thrive—regardless of their starting point.
This is how we accelerate opportunity at scale. This is how we strengthen Arizona’s future workforce. And this is how we create lasting economic mobility for students, families, and communities.
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students served annually and the number continues to grow
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of JA Alumni report JA played an important role in their belief they could achieve their goals
Ways to get involved
- Support our cause to enrich education for Arizona’s students through your generous donations. Every $44 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 EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Junior Achievement delivers integrated education solutions that holistically combine academic instruction, real-world application, and community collaboration into a unified, scalable model that transforms education for students. Identify the solution that’s right for your learner:
JA Inspire
JA Inspire is the premier career exploration and workforce readiness program in Arizona that prepares learners, ages 12 – 25, for post-secondary success.
JA Money in Motion
This program brings a realistic, on-site simulation to rural schools, teaching 3rd – 12th grade students how to plan for their financial futures.
JA BizTown
This hands-on program allows 4th – 6th graders to become employees for a day in a student-sized town, where they learn economic concepts and workplace skills.
3DE BY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
3DE re-engineers high school education to create engaging learning environments that better prepare today’s students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy. It’s more than a program — it’s an immersive instructional model that prepares high schoolers for their future careers, solves challenges in our current education environment, and works toward system change. Not only does 3DE make learning more relevant and experiential, it also authentically connects education to the real world, helping students learn critical skills and competencies they need to succeed.
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