Junior Achievement's high school programs help students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and fosters skills that will be highly useful in the world of work.

As high school students begin to position themselves for their future, there are many unanswered questions about what lies ahead. With a range of different programs, Junior Achievement teaches about concepts relating to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness. The volunteers bring real-life business experience and guidance into the classroom at a time that represents an essential crossroads for young people.

The following are the High School Programs of Junior Achievement:

JA Banks in Action -

teaches high school students the principles of the banking industry and familiarizes them with the challenges of successfully operating a bank in a competitive environment. Eight required, volunteer-led sessions.

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JA Be Entrepreneurial -

The challenge - start an entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. This program dispels entreprenuerial myths, gives students the essential tools to develop a business plan, and the inspiration to take the innovative action and successfully compete in the world's marketplace. The volunteer makes 7 visits to the classroom

JA Business Ethics -

fosters students’ ethical decision-making as they prepare to enter the workforce and take part in the global marketplace. Seven required, five supplemental, volunteer-led sessions.

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JA Careers with a Purpose -

introduces students to the importance of seeking careers that help them realize their life potential and noble purpose. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.

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JA Company Program -

analyzes and explores personal opportunities and responsibilities within a student-led company. Twelve required, volunteer-led meetings.

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JA Economics -

examines the fundamental concepts of micro, macro, and international economics.  Seven required, volunteer-led sessions take place during the semester long course.

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JA Exploring Economics -

fosters lifelong skills and knowledge about how an economy works, including micro-, macro-, personal and international economics. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.

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JA Success Skills -

meets the needs of a diverse group of high school students by providing engaging, academically enriching, and experiential-learning sessions in work-readiness education and career perspectives. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.

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JA Titan -

introduces critical economics and management decisions through an interactive simulation. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.

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JA Personal Finance -

introduces students to the importance of making wise financial decisions through five volunteer led topics. The program demonstrates the importance of planning, goal-setting, and thoughtful decision-making within the context of personal financial decisions.

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All JA programs are designed to support the skills and competencies identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. These programs also augment school-based, work-based, and connecting activities for communities with school-to-work initiatives.