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We are creating access to opportunity-filled futures through real-world and immersive experiences.

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Junior Achievement delivers integrated education solutions that holistically combine academic instruction, real-world application, and community collaboration into a unified, scalable model that transforms education for students. Our solutions don't just expose students to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow.

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An Undeniable Link Between Education and Success.

Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.

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The Economy is Rapidly Evolving.

Our approach is built on more than preparing students, we strengthen the entire education-to-workforce ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, innovative learning experiences, and outcomes-based design, we help students build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed while strengthening schools, workforces, and the communities we serve.

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38th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame

Lucas Estate

Thursday, October 01, 2026 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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Education for What’s Next: Powering Economic Mobility

What’s next? It’s the question on everyone’s mind. Technologies we’ve never seen before are reshaping the world in ways we never imagined. Jobs people rely on today may not exist tomorrow.

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Celebrating the 2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest Winners!🏆⭐️🌃

#IBNB26 Winner Group Photo: Jennifer Burk (Junior Achievement of Central Indiana; Chelsea Linder; Kionna Louise Walker, AIA, NOMA; Alejandra Reichard; Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhD, HSPP; Sarah Hayward; Daniel Graham; Adam Shaffer; Justin Verbeten, CPA; Eric Sutphin (KPMG)

10 individuals were selected as the 2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest winners, representing excellence across key industries that drive Central Indiana’s growth and vitality.

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