How you can get started

Junior Achievement in Southwestern 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?"

Learn about JA Alumni

Tell us your JA Story!

We want to hear about your Junior Achievement experience.

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Tell us your JA Story!

JA Business Hall of Fame 2024

  Where: Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

 When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00 PM

The JA Business Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.

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JA Business Hall of Fame 2024

17678

Students Reached Locally
2022-2023

486

Classes Locally
2022-2023

12

Volunteers Locally
2022-2023

33

Schools Reached Locally
2022-2023

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

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