How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio 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 Eastern Ohio Spotlight

JA Financial Literacy For Ohio

  Where: In-Classroom or Virtual

 Time Investment: One-Semester

JA Financial Literacy is a one-semester teacher-led course that equips high school students with foundational personal finance skills, and fullfils Ohio SB1 Requirements.

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JA Financial Literacy For Ohio

JA Design Thinking, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Ohio

JA Design Thinking, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Ohio is a reimagined, modular learning experience that teaches students about the mindset and the skills needed for success by aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators who add value to any organization. Participants complete three modules to understand the process of Design Thinking, a problem-solving approach, to create business ideas. Participants also learn to transform their ideas into concise, effective, and actionable one-page business plans.

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JA Design Thinking, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Ohio

JA’s BizTown/Finance Park Facility is a transformative project designed to significantly enhance the educational landscape of Eastern Ohio and beyond.

  Where: Eastwood Mall Complex

This 15,000+ square-foot facility, set to open on the second floor of the Eastwood Mall, is poised to become a cornerstone for youth and adult education. Each year, we anticipate serving 8,000–10,000 students across public, private, and homeschool sectors, as well as traditional and non-traditional adult learners. The facility will deliver over 220,000 experiential hours annually, fostering a collaborative and enriching learning environment.

This project aligns with regional priorities for education and economic empowerment, serving as a vital resource for building a stronger, more financially aware community.

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JA’s BizTown/Finance Park Facility is a transformative project designed to significantly enhance the educational landscape of Eastern Ohio and beyond.

JA Inspire of Eastern Ohio

  Where: Metroplex Expo Center

 When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 8:30 AM

This is no ordinary career fair! JA Inspire is an engaging and dynamic experience that connects industry leaders with students from nearby counties. Our mission is to inspire and empower young minds by exposing them to a wide range of career pathways, helping them envision and plan their futures.

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JA Inspire of Eastern Ohio

14809

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

440

Classes Locally
2023-2024

227

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

93

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

91273

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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