JA High School Programs

High School Programs emphasize leadership, problem solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness, personal finance, economics, and career/workforce readiness. These programs provide high school youth with skills that are vital for a successful transition from the classroom into the working world as responsible community citizens.

JA Banks in Action™

JA Banks in Action™ teaches high school students the principles of the banking industry and familiarizes them with the challenges of successfully operating a bank in a competitive environment. Eight required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Business Ethics™

JA Business Ethics™ fosters students’ ethical decision-making as they prepare to enter the workforce and take part in the global marketplace. Seven required, five supplemental, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Careers with a Purpose™

JA Careers with a Purpose™ introduces students to the importance of seeking careers that help them realize their life potential and noble purpose. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Economics™

JA Economics™ examines the fundamental concepts of micro-, macro-, and international economics. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Exploring Economics™

JA Exploring Economics™examines the fundamental concepts of micro-, macro-, and international economics. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Success Skills®

JA Success Skills® helps students develop work-readiness skills necessary for the workplace and life. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Titan®

JA Titan® introduces critical economics and management decisions through an interactive simulation. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Personal Finance

The JA Personal Finance Program introduces students to the importance of making wise financial decisions. The program demonstrates the importance of planning, goal-setting, and thoughtful decision-making within the context of personal financial decisions.
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JA Be Entrepreneurial™

challenges students to start an entrepreneurial venture while still in high school by developing the essential components of a business plan. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Company Program™

JA Company Program™ (After School) analyzes and explores personal opportunities and responsibilities within a student-led company. Twelve required, volunteer-led meetings.
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All JA programs are designed to support the skills and competencies identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. These programs also augment school-based, work-based, and connecting activities for communities with school-to-work initiatives.