Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Program

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Junior Achievement wants to provide your afterschool or summer camp with curriculum and materials concerning financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness. Our core purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

What is JA?

• Junior Achievement serves kids grades Kindergarten through 12th
• JA is presented in public and private schools, afterschool and summer enrichment programs
• JA programs inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy
• JA programs are correlated to the Louisiana benchmarks in social studies
• JA programs exceed Louisiana’s economics education mandate
• The major content areas are financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness

Our Families®

• Grades K-2
• 5, 45 minute activities

Our Families emphasizes the roles people play in the local economy and engages students with activities about needs, wants, jobs, tools and skills, and interdependence.

Alternative programs are available - see our in-class programs

JA Dollars and $ense™

• Grades 3-5
• 6, 60 minute activities

JA Dollars and $ense teaches students about earning, spending, sharing, and saving money, and businesses they can start or jobs they can perform to earn money.

Alternative programs are available - see our in-class programs

JA It’s My Business!™

• Grades 6-8
• 6, 60 minute activities

JA It’s My Business! emphasizes entrepreneurship while providing a strong focus on social studies, reading, and writing skills. Students are encouraged to use critical thinking to learn entrepreneurial skills that support positive attitudes as they explore and enhance their career aspirations.

Alternative programs are available - see our in-class programs