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.

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

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

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

Junior Achievement Volunteer Needs

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

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Junior Achievement Volunteer Needs

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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CareerSpark & JA Inspire®

JA of Central Illinois Trivia Bowl 2025

  Where: The Warehouse on State

 When: Thursday, September 04, 2025 6:30 PM

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 2025

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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