How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana 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.

Schools and Parents

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

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Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

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Partners

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

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A Message from our CEO

A Message from Junior Achievement CEO, Jennifer Burk

"There is no doubt that thousands of local families and children, especially students of color and low-income populators, face unjust barriers to a quality educator during a 'normal' time. . . . We owe it to our kids and community to provide our greatest attention and resources to address these inequalities."

JA K-12 Programs

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Spotlight

37th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame

  Where: Lucas Estate

 When: Thursday, October 02, 2025 5:30 PM

The Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame was established in 1989 by the Junior Achievement Board of Directors to honor outstanding men and women who epitomize professional success, high moral and ethical standards, and dedication to important civic causes, thereby improving the quality of life in our community.

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37th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame

JA JobSpark - Central Indiana

Grades: 7-8

JA JobSpark is an initiative that provides a hands-on career expo for 8th graders that educates students on future careers in demand. This initiative combines classroom learning prior to and after attending the event. Local businesses, partner to bring their tools, equipment, machines and hands-on activities to the event for students to experience. Students will have an opportunity to talk with Industry Professionals (volunteers) about their careers. Students will have an opportunity to access the JA JobSpark virtual platform as part of their in-class learning.

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JA JobSpark - Central Indiana

JA BizTown

Grades: 4-6

JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. (Grades 4-6)

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JA BizTown

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Unveils 2025 Business Hall of Fame Laureates

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is proud to announce the 37th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame, set to take place on October 2nd, 2025. We are delighted to reveal the 2025 Laureates to be inducted...

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Students Reached Locally
2024-2025

858

Classes Locally
2024-2025

5069

Volunteers Locally
2024-2025

282

Schools Reached Locally
2024-2025

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