JA JobSpark - Central Indiana

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.

JA Program Details

Grades:

Middle School

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Volunteer Time Commitment:

Implementation Options:

Classroom Based
JA Capstone

JA Focus:

Financial Literacy Minimal Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship High Entrepreneurship

Work Readiness High Work Readiness

Related Program Supplements:

2025 JA JobSpark: Celebrating 10 Years

Alignment with Standards

Common Core Standards

For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.

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National Standards

While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.

State Standards

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Scope and Sequence

Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.

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