This spring marks a milestone in Kansas City education—the first cohort of 3DE by Junior Achievement students is set to graduate. Among them are Lamia and Tajohn, two seniors from Olathe East High School who ...
For Demario, volunteering with Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City is all about mentorship and having fun with the students. Last school year, he used his company’s paid volunteer time to give back by volunteering ...
When the business community steps into the classroom, the impact extends far beyond the school walls. nbkc bank’s partnership with Junior Achievement began with volunteering for multiple JA opportunities before being introduced to 3DE by ...
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re actually learning in school. In a recent national ...
Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City (JAKC) is proud to announce the 2025 class of laureates for the 25th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in celebrating Kansas City’s most inspiring ...
Making an Impact Beyond the Workplace At Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City, we’re grateful for dedicated partners like Black & Veatch, whose commitment to empowering students helps shape the future of young learners. Whether ...
JA BizTown®, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union, combines classroom learning with a field trip opportunity to a simulated Kansas City economy. Students are given a job in a storefront and learn about teamwork, earning & spending money, voting and more. JA BizTown connects the dots between their in-school lessons and the real-world.
3DE is re-engineering high school education. Working with real-world companies, 3DE creates engaging learning environments that equip students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to unlock greater economic opportunity.
Junior Achievement’s portfolio of K-12 Learning Experiences provides students with increased knowledge, awareness, and confidence around workforce development, financial decision making, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our programs connect the classroom to real-world learning experiences in an accessible format.
JA BizTown®, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union, combines classroom learning with a field trip opportunity to a simulated Kansas City economy. Students are given a job in a storefront and learn about teamwork, earning & spending money, voting and more. JA BizTown connects the dots between their in-school lessons and the real-world.
3DE is re-engineering high school education. Working with real-world companies, 3DE creates engaging learning environments that equip students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to unlock greater economic opportunity.
Junior Achievement’s longest-standing model of curriculum is in the classroom. Aligning with state and national education standards, JA works with you to provide lessons in financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship at your school or organization.
