Our Locally Developed Programs

Junior Achievement Programs

Junior Achievement's unique delivery system provides the training, materials, and support necessary to bolster the chances for student success. The impact is measurable, too. Students who participate in Junior Achievement programs demonstrate a significant understanding of economics and business concepts. We invite you to take a closer look at our programs!
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Locally Developed Programs

Programs developed locally by Junior Achievement of New Jersey

JA NextGen Tech Series

JA NextGen Tech Series is an innovative series of workshops and hackathons. Developed and led by high school students for middle and high school students, these learning opportunities engage young people in computer science challenges, introduce the world of cybersecurity, teach coding and other IT skills, and expose them to the careers within technology. Corporate mentors provide coaching and guidance throughout, while inspiring students to consider a STEM career.

Implementation: Classroom Based

Entrepreneurship: Moderate

Financial Literacy: Moderate

Work Readiness: High

JA Women's Future Leadership Academy

JA's Women’s Future Leadership Forums empower female high school students through a transformative learning environment that inspires them to dream big as they prepare to enter the workforce, attend college, and/or join the armed forces.

Implementation: Classroom Based

Entrepreneurship: Moderate

Financial Literacy: Moderate

Work Readiness: High

JA Correlates To State Standards!

Junior Achievement programs correlate to various national, state, and district educational standards. See how by clicking below!

JA Correlation Standards

See the Results!

Survey results prove that JA is preparing students to develop successful financial management habits, empowering them to explore the potential of becoming an entrepreneur, and providing them the skills necessary to succeed in a global economy.

JA Programs Evaluation Results