Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students which focus on three key content areas: entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness. The goal is to teach concepts through experiential learning, allowing young people to put their new knowledge and skills into practice.

Junior Achievement’s Mission 
To prepare young people to thrive in the 21st century workplace and global economy by inspiring a passion in free enterprise and entrepreneurship, and instilling an understanding of personal financial literacy.

Junior Achievement’s Core Values

• Belief in the boundless potential of young people; the JA experience will be extended to all young people and schools regardless of their ability to pay
• Commitment to the principles of capitalism
• Passion for what we do and promotion of a culture of integrity, ethics and trust
• Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals
• Fostering a collaborative community of businesses, schools, volunteers and other service organizations
• We emulate entrepreneurial values in our business and encourage innovation, competition and risk

Our Educational Pillars

• Entrepreneurship — JA students recognize opportunities and organize resources to maximize innovative thought and creative activity.
• Financial Literacy — Our students have the personal financial knowledge necessary to effectively meet personal fiscal challenges and obligations, take advantage of economic opportunities, and plan courses of action to achieve goals.
• Workforce Readiness — JA students possess the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to demonstrate their readiness to successfully engage in meaningful and productive work.

For more information visit: www.JAColorado.org
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