How you can get started

Junior Achievement in Southern Illinois 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.

Volunteers

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

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

Junior Achievement in Southwestern Illinois Spotlight

Calling all JA Alumni!

Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"

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Virtual Volunteering Experience

  Where: From your home or office

 Time Investment: Typically 1-3 hours

Volunteering in-person with Junior Achievement has been a rewarding experience for generations and today we offer virtual volunteering!

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Virtual Volunteering Experience

JA Finance Park and JA Biztown

  Where: In a JA Facility that is a simulated city

 Time Investment: Typically 6 hours

You'll be in an actual simulated city! You'll help guide students through their assigned family scenario where they will visit many different businesses. They must purchase items to meet the needs of their family, such as insurance, clothing, transportation, housing, groceries, and childcare—without spending more than they earn.

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JA Finance Park and JA Biztown

JA In Southwestern Illinois Annual Golf Event

  Where: Stonewolf Golf Course

 When: TBD

Join Junior Achievement for a fantastic day of golfing, dining, and fun!

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JA In Southwestern Illinois Annual Golf Event

2503936

Students Reached Nationally
2020-2021

86452

Classes Nationally
2020-2021

29734

Volunteers Nationally
2020-2021

11116

Schools Reached Nationally
2020-2021

16125544

Contact Hours Nationally
2020-2021

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Southern Illinois.

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