Inspire and prepare young people to succeed

Junior Achievement Helps Prepare Today's Students for a Bright Future

How you can get started

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 an 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.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

JA of West Kentucky Spotlight

JA Biztown Adventures Pilot Program!

Join our new JA Biztown simulations where 5th and 6th grade students learn all about running a business.
Students participate via an online platform and take on the roles of chief executive officer, chief financial officer, marketing director, sales manager, and consumer.

Students learn about topics such as debit/credit cards, filling out a check registry, ethics in business and business management during the five teacher-taught lessons before the simulation begins.

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A volunteer teaching students in a classroom

Volunteering with Junior Achievement In-Person or Virtually

Where: In a school classroom in our community or via an online platform
Time Investment: Typically one hour, for five days

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.

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Volunteering with Junior Achievement In-Person or Virtually

2022 Owensboro Business Hall of Fame

Where: Owensboro Convention Center
When: Tuesday, February 01, 2022 11:30 AM

Join us as we celebrate the best in business, inspiring the next in business at the Owensboro Convention Center. Event is scheduled for February 1st; reservations and sponsorships are now available.

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2022 Owensboro Business Hall of Fame

JA Digital Career Book

Grades: 6-12

JA Digital Career Book provides middle and high school students with a unique opportunity to engage in detailed career exploration, with a focus on opportunities in their own community and regional area. State-of-the-art technology includes graphic depiction of careers; an assessment to provide students with suggestions on careers that best suit their interests, talents, and values; and the opportunity to explore postsecondary education requirements, cost, and regional opportunities. Grades (6-12)

Visit https://career.ja.org/locations/107703 to check it out!

Proudly Presented by U.S. Bank!

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JA Digital Career Book

20677

Students Reached Locally
2020-2021

924

Classes Locally
2020-2021

Volunteers Locally
2020-2021

Schools Reached Locally
2020-2021

137498

Contact Hours Locally
2020-2021