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Junior Achievement of West Kentucky is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

Our Impact

20,632
Students Reached Locally (2023-2024)
318
Volunteers Locally (2023-2024)
937
Classes Locally (2023-2024)
99
Schools Reached Locally (2023-2024)
104,541
Contact Hours Locally (2023-2024)

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Junior Achievement of West Kentucky 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.

Educators

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

Educators, 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

Impact Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Impact Partners, begin here

JA of West Kentucky Spotlight

Volunteering with Junior Achievement

A volunteer teaching students in a classroom

As a JA Volunteer, you'll be paired with a teacher in a classroom. This delivery method is an effective and popular way to show students a connection between the skills they are learning in the classroom and how they can get a more fulfilling career and life.

Copy and paste this address to see classroom options: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4caea62ca1f5c70-daviess7

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View the details for Owensboro Business Hall of Fame 2025

Owensboro Business Hall of Fame 2025

📢 Important Announcement 📢
Due to the affects of recent flooding to our area, the Owensboro Business Hall of Fame event has been postponed. The new date for the event is June 12, 2025.

We are excited to honor our 2025 laureates:
Wathen, John, Ben, Tom, & Eddie Medley - Medley Distilling Company
Henry E. and William O'Bryan - Owensboro Grain
Ankur Gopal - Interapt

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our local business leaders with you on the rescheduled date.

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Owensboro Business Hall of Fame 2025

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