Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

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.

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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Schools and Parents

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

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Partners

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

Partners, begin here

Online Resources for Teachers and Parents of JA of Central Indiana

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is providing free remote learning experiences to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today.

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."

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Spotlight

JA BizTown Summer Camp -

Where: Junior Achievement BizTown

When: Monday, June 12, 2023 8:00 AM

Come experience the entrepreneurial spirit with Junior Achievement BizTown Summer Camp! This exciting program gives students the opportunity to explore the world of business and develop their leadership skills. With hands-on activities, real-world simulations and interactive projects, this camp provides the perfect platform to develop the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. Join us this summer to unlock the potential of a lifetime – become the business leader you’ve always dreamed of becoming!

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JA BizTown Summer Camp -

Indy's Best and Brightest

Where: Hilbert Circle Theater

When: Thursday, March 23, 2023 7:00 PM

Indy’s Best and Brightest was created by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana to recognize up and coming talent and the next generation of leaders in our community. Indy’s best & Brightest finalists serve as excellent role models to JA students and youth in our community.

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Indy's Best and Brightest

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

JA JobSpark

JA JobSpark is a two-day, hands-on career expo impacting over 10,000 Indianapolis eighth graders. The JA JobSpark initiative includes in-class or remote curriculum and activities prior to and after attending the event. JA JobSpark is meant to “spark” an interest in students and get them excited for their future. Students will learn about skills needed for jobs that will be in demand when they graduate and will learn about the equipment that is used on those jobs daily. Students will have a better understanding of the courses they will need to take in high school, a track for post-secondary and a clear career pathway for what they find they are interested in.

37186

Students Reached Locally
2020-2021

1332

Classes Locally
2020-2021

1500

Volunteers Locally
2020-2021

130

Schools Reached Locally
2020-2021