Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

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

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Our Solutions. Backed By Research.

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.

Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan Spotlight

The 2026 JA Starmakers Breakfast

Crowne Plaza West, Lansing

Wednesday, December 02, 2026 7:30 AM

The JA Starmakers Breakfast is an entertaining, professional networking event featuring JA Alumni and student speakers.

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Karl & Susan Hascall JA Finance Park®

JA Finance Park® is Junior Achievement's capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. This program helps students build a foundation on which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime.

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The Tom Fox Family JA BizTown®

JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town where students operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.

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UNLV President Dr. Whitfield Endorses Junior Achievement

On March 5,2024, UNLV President Dr. Whitfield delivered his State of the University address. We extend our gratitude to him for including an endorsement of Junior Achievement in his speecha true testament to the impact of our work. Fun fact: Did you know that Dr. Whitfield serves on the JA USA Board?

Hear his praise for JA here. https://youtu.be/eR9sopZsRCU?t=1782

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Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

Our Solutions. Backed By Research.

Driven By
Outcomes

The JA Difference