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 ...
Throughout the school year, many students might be missing out on a critical class that could shape their futures: personal finance or financial literacy. According to research by Junior Achievement and research firm Big Village, ...
Lyrik and Robert, two 11th grade students at Northeast High School, exemplify the transformative power of 3DE by Junior Achievement. Over the past three years, they’ve experienced a profound shift in not only their approach ...
The JA Business Hall of Fame will honor visionaries and changemakers vital to the growth of Kansas City’s economic and entrepreneurial landscape. Kansas City, KS: 2024 marks the 24th year of the Junior Achievement of ...
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.
