Junior Achievement offers five programs to students in Junior High School.

At this age, children are struggling to establish their own identities and life goals. These programs allow children to learn fundamental economic concepts and information about the world of work through fun activities that create enthusiasm for learning.

JA Global Marketplace This program provides practical information about the global economy and its effects on students' lives.  

JA America Works Through six volunteer lead sessions this program provides students with examples of how business and entrepreneurship affected the economic development of the United States in the 19th century.

JA Economics for Success This program explores personal finance and students' education and career options based on their skills, interests, and values. It also emphasizes the economic benefits of staying in school.

JA It's My Business Through six volunteer led activities this program emphasizes entreprenuership while providing a strong focus on social studies, reading and writing skills. Students are encouraged to use critical thinking to learn skills that support positive attitudes as they explore career aspirations. This program can be done either in-school or after school. 

JA Job Shadow Day Every year, starting in February, middle grades and high schools students across America “shadow” a workplace mentor, observing  a normal day on the job.  Students get an up-close look at how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace, creating the link between academics and careers.  For employers, job shadowing offers both an introduction to the workforce of tomorrow and the opportunity to help students explore career options, while sharing what it takes to achieve goals.  Job Shadow Day is the joint effort of a national coalition comprised of America’s Promise, Junior Achievement, and the US Department of Labor.