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Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

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

The JA Difference

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.

JA of Greater St Louis Spotlight

JA Business Hall of Fame 2027

Junior Achievement logo with business hall of fame wording
 Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
 Thursday, May 20, 2027 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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Play4JA - Greater St Louis

Animated figures running, bowling, and biking with the words JA of Greater Saint Louis Play4JA

Play4JA is a fun team building event that is designed to raise funds for Junior Achievement. Proceeds support JA's programs in work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy in Greater St. Louis and throughout the region.

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Be a JA Volunteer

Student with an adult volunteer reading a book surrounded by a blue circle

As a Junior Achievement volunteer, you will inspire kids to achieve a more fulfilling career and life by contributing your professional insights and personal experiences to the programs you teach.

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JA Trades Sponsorship and Support

Student shown first building a birdhouse and then working as a carpenter

Demonstrate and communicate to students how current school curriculum will benefit them if they choose to go into the trades.

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