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Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

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

Impact

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.

71,375
Students Reached Locally
5,069
Volunteers Locally
858
Classes Locally
282
Schools Reached Locally

Get Started With JA

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.

Educators

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

Volunteers

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

Impact Partners

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

A Message from our CEO

"Every innovation, every breakthrough, starts with curiosity and the confidence to explore the unknown. Junior Achievement prepares students from all backgrounds to lead lives filled with opportunity, purpose, and prosperity," said Jennifer Burk, President & CEO at Junior Achievement of Central Indiana."

JA K-12 Programs

Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Spotlight

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Your immediate contribution will be put to work right away to help more JA programs get into classrooms and have a positive impact on the students in our community!

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38th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame

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 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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