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help bring JA’s education alive by
providing real-life examples and first-
hand accounts of success.
Surveys among past participants
show that JA garners results. JA alumni
have a median household income
that’s 20 percent higher than the U.S.
median, are 143 percent more likely
to have started a business than the
general public, and 88 percent of
alumni report they’re satisfied with
their careers compared to only 49
percent of the general public.
JA students have greater business
acumen, are better prepared for
the working world, demonstrate
entrepreneurial spirit through
innovation and initiative, and have a
solid grasp of the life skills necessary
for success. They also develop critical
thinking, problem-solving, and
decision-making skills. Many former
JA students have gone on to become
business leaders in our community
and many are active volunteers in JA
classrooms today.
Teachers and volunteers benefit, as
well. Studies show that teachers who
have worked with JA programs are
re-energized and find themselves more
able to teach economic fundamentals,
often incorporating JA concepts into
their own lesson plans. Employees
indicate that volunteering with JA
sharpened their organizational and
presentation skills, improved their
attitudes toward their employers, and
provided great personal satisfaction.
There is more demand for JA
programs than resources to provide
them, so JA encourages local
business people to volunteer and the
community as a whole to help with
funding. JA’s “Invest in the Future”
program offers various ways of
partnering with JA.
“We work with all partners to
understand their philanthropic goals
and to tailor their objectives to meet
our needs to serve more children,”
says Nelson. “The ultimate partnership
between JA and the business
community includes both volunteers
and program funding. Our mission
would not be realized without the
community’s generous support.”
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“This program has opened a door for me that
I'll always be grateful for. Not only did this
program get me hired at Starbucks, but it
taught me life skills that seem to be left out in
school." — Alyssa, High School Student
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