Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

Impact

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.

16,622

Students Reached Locally

970

Volunteers Locally

688

Classes Locally

133

Schools Reached Locally

Get Started With JA

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.

Educators

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

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Impact Partners

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

Post-High School

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

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois Spotlight

Volunteering in the Classroom

Through volunteer partnerships with organizations large and small, or individuals interested in sharing their experiences with youth in our community, JA classroom learning experiences inspire and prepare young people for success in Central Illinois.

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JA Mobile Discovery Center (JA BizTown & JA Finance Park) - Central Illinois

The JA Mobile Discovery Center is a state-of-the-art learning lab on wheels designed to bring Junior Achievement’s most impactful educational experiences directly to students across Central Illinois. This mobile unit features two nationally recognized programs—JA BizTown® and JA Finance Park®—which provide immersive, hands-on learning in career readiness, financial literacy, and business management.

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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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Get Involved with Junior Achievement!

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