JA of Greater Kansas City's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential.
Why Junior Achievement?
JA mentors power possibility for students. After meeting adults with real-world experiences, kids realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. Students see they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Their potential is limitless. YOU or YOUR ORGANIZATION can join the movement to create change in your community. Need convincing? Just check out these stats:> 1 in 3 JA Alumni credit Junior Achievement for influencing their career decision. 1 in 5 work in the same field as their JA volunteer.
> 70% of middle school students reported they STILL use the knowledge and skills acquired at JA BizTown.
> 93% of JA students receive a high school diploma or GED. JA Alumni are 67% more likely to have an advanced degree.
> 99% of JA volunteers would recommend JA to their colleagues and friends.
Which Way to JA
Donor
You can support the growing need for youth development in Greater Kansas City by helping today's students with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in the 21st Century workplace.
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By volunteering with JA of Greater Kansas City, you can be in the classroom and you can share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
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Quality volunteers from the community deliver proven, hands-on programming that inspires students to understand the opportunities provided by education.
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JA of Greater Kansas City Spotlight
JAKC Learning Link
Schools may be closed, but the learning doesn't have to stop! Sign up for the Learning Link Newsletter to receive a weekly activity guide and gain access previous at-home activities for kids K-12 here. Keep your students on track for a bright future!
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2020 Youth Learning Lab Campaign
YOU can inspire tomorrows with your generosity and voice during the Junior Achievement Youth Learning Lab Campaign. Starting in 2021, Kansas City students will define their futures and build foundations for success at the new JA Youth Learning Lab. Click to learn more and get involved!
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VIRTUAL Future Women's Leadership Forum | Fall 2020
Where: Virtual ForumWhen: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:00 AM
The JAKC Future Womon's Leadership Forum returns virtually to inspire Kansas City's next generation of leaders, doers, and thinkers by connecting them to empowering mentors and to sessions that equip them with the tools to define their future success.
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2020 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame
Where: VirtualWhen: Friday, November 06, 2020 11:00 AM
Join us at a celebratory event to recognize the impact of five Kansas City business leaders and one innovative organization and to raise funds to connect JA kids to inspiring mentorship and tools they can use to seize their potential!
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