How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Washington 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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Junior Achievement of Washington Local Spotlight

2025 Stock Market Challenge

  Where: JA Education Center

 When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 9:00 AM

Using a simulated trading environment, teams of 3-4 players will experience the fast-paced thrill of the stock exchange.

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2025 Stock Market Challenge

JA BizTown

Grades: 4-6

JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. (Grades 4-6)

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JA BizTown

JA Finance Park Advanced

Grades: 7-12

JA Finance Park® is Junior Achievement's capstone curriculum for personal financial planning and career exploration. An advanced curriculum and simulation give high school students a more personal focus. Students select their career and define their future lifestyle and financial goals. (Grades 7-12)

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JA Finance Park Advanced

Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It

While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life skills.

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47132

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

1137

Classes Locally
2023-2024

2695

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

341

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

398055

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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