JA Here to Career

JA Here to Career 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.

STUDENT TAKEAWAYS AND ARTIFACTS
Comprehensive assessment of student interests, talents, and potential using the Holland codes model
Define possible pathways in a career cluster that inform student career selection
Overview of educational opportunities that align to students desired career path
Postsecondary education and training requirements; guidance on paying for education and training; and up-to-date career information, including salary, career growth, and typical job responsibilities
Resource guides, plus access to other JA websites and resources, for further career exploration and planning
Understanding of community and regional career opportunities
Future functionality to include creation of a student portfolio

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

Proudly Presented by U.S. Bank!

JA Program Details

Grades:

Middle School, High School

Sessions:

Volunteer Time Commitment:

Implementation Options:

Classroom Based
After School
Virtual

JA Focus:

Financial Literacy High Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship High Entrepreneurship

Work Readiness High Work Readiness

Related Program Supplements:

Sponsor

Junior Achievement would like to thank U.S. Bank for sponsoring the JA Digital Career Book

Alignment with Standards

Common Core Standards

For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.

Main Correlation and Standards Page

National Standards

While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.

State Standards

Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.

Scope and Sequence

Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.

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