How You Can Get Started

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois 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.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

Post-High School

Post-high school programming offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in today's ever-evolving world.

Students, Begin Here

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois Spotlight

JA Finance Park® Virtual

Students are exposed to various concepts that they will see in real life, such as monthly expenses, insurance, loans, and most importantly, an introduction to the world of budgeting. With the help of local businesses, this curriculum and simulation for students serves as a reflection of our community.

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JA Finance Park® Virtual

GP CareerSpark & JA Inspire®

CareerSpark is a hands-on, interactive work and career readiness experience designed to spark students’ interest in the exciting careers available in their community.

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GP CareerSpark & JA Inspire®

JA of Central Illinois Trivia Bowl 2024

  Where: The Warehouse on State

 When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:30 PM

*Online Raffle Tickets Available Now!* Let JA bring you "Back to School!" We're helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised through trivia and the online raffle directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.

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JA of Central Illinois Trivia Bowl 2024

15691

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

597

Classes Locally
2023-2024

994

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

119

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

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