About JA
Changing the Lives of Young People
Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver our lessons, but share their experience. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping to positively impact young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills. Preparation involves our proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership.
Empowering the Next Generation
Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult.
Learn more about Ipsos/JA Alumni Report
Junior Achievement Facts
What is Junior Achievement?
Purpose
Leadership
Mr. James Carroll (Jim), Senior Vice President, Global Government Relations of Honeywell International, is chairman of the Junior Achievement USA board of directors. Jack E. Kosakowski is the president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement USA board members represent a wide range of businesses and academic institutions around the world. In addition, approximately 4,300 board members lead JA Area Offices around the United States.
Proven Success
Program Reach
Locally, Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis reaches more than 124,000 students per year in 5,300+ classrooms and after-school locations. JA programs are taught by volunteers in inner cities, suburbs, and rural areas . These volunteers come from all walks of life, including: business people, college students, parents and retirees. These dedicated individuals are the backbone of our organization.
JA of Greater St. Louis Awards
Junior Achievement USA Star Award 1998-2019, Junior Achievement USA Peak Performance Team Award 2013-2014, Excellence in Community Development 2014 - Progress 64 West, Metlife Foundation Entrepreneurial Award: JA Finance Park Online and JA Accounting: INROADS to a Certified Professional Achieve
A Brief History
Organizational Overview
Local Impact on Education
When it comes to higher education, JA STL Alumni are nearly 113 percent more likely to have a four-year degree than the national population and 94 percent more likely compared to the STL Metro population.
At the same time, JA STL Alumni are 158 percent more likely to have an advanced degree compared to the national population and 121 percent more likely compared to the STL Metro population.
Source: 2019 Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis impact study of alumni in the St. Louis Metro area.
Local Impact on Career
Additionally, 97 percent of JA STL Alumni report that they are satisfied with their careers, compared to 51.1 percent of the general public, according to the Conference Board.
Source: 2019 Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis impact study of alumni in the St. Louis Metro area.
Local Impact on Social Mobility
Source: 2019 Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis impact study of alumni in the St. Louis Metro area.
Local Impact on Income
Source: 2019 Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis impact study of alumni in the St. Louis Metro area.
Local Impact on Entrepreneurship
Source: 2019 Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis impact study of alumni in the St. Louis Metro area.
Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis Team
Staff
Our staff is committed to making your experience working with us absolutely the best!
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Meet the passionate and committed team that is working hard to empower our youth.
JA LeadershipBoard
Our Board Members includes the finest business and individual leaders in our community.
JA BoardOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We at Junior Achievement are dedicated to providing a positive, enriching learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity and equity. Junior Achievement welcomes K-12 students, volunteers, educators, staff, and other partners and stakeholders, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic.
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