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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. Our solutions don't just expose students to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow.
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Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.

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Our approach is built on more than preparing students, we strengthen the entire education-to-workforce ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, innovative learning experiences, and outcomes-based design, we help students build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed while strengthening schools, workforces, and the communities we serve.

JA of Eastern Ohio Spotlight

Stock Market Challenge

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 Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business
 Friday, October 23, 2026 9:30 AM

Using a simulated trading environment, teams of 3-4 players will experience the fast-paced thrill of the stock exchange. Once the opening bell is rung, the market opens and every 60 seconds is a new trading day! With 60 trading days, each day brings news through Hot Tips and News Releases from the financial markets, challenging teams to evaluate trends and compete for the attention of floor traders to make trades, buy, and sell shares. Due to the volatile market and the high-energy of the competition, teams will be pushed to the brink. Trading is fast, fun, and furious!

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JA Financial Literacy For Ohio

JA Financial Literacy Course

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 Design Thinking, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Innovation 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 Discovery Center is a transformative project designed to significantly enhance the educational landscape of Eastern Ohio and beyond.

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This 16,000 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 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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