Thank you to the Pacific Premier Bank who awarded JA a check for $15,000 for programming in Southern Arizona! We greatly appreciate their support over the past few years and the difference they make in the lives of AZ kids!
Junior Achievement of Arizona
Non-profit Organizations
Tempe, AZ 2,405 followers
Preparing 100K+ Arizona youth each year to succeed in work and life.
About us
For the last 60+ years, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been empowering the futures of millions of Arizona students by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career and economic choices. Delivered by 9,500 business and community volunteer mentors, our hands-on, age-appropriate programs focus on three key areas: financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Serving more than 80,000 students each year and over 2 million since its founding, JA is shaping the college- and career-readiness conversation, and we play an important role in Arizona’s workforce and economic development. Our programs help students connect what they learn in the classroom to the real world, and demonstrate how learning correlates to earning – knowledge critical to empowering today’s students to be successful, contributing members of society in the future. We serve students with diverse backgrounds and socio-economic status throughout Arizona, with primary focus on providing our programs to students from low-income households. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization wholly dependent on the financial and volunteer support of individuals, foundations and businesses.
- Website
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http://www.jaaz.org
External link for Junior Achievement of Arizona
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Tempe, AZ
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1957
- Specialties
- Our Mission: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy., financial literacy, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, critical thinking skills, real world experience, education, youth, and K-12
Locations
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Primary
636 W. Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282, US
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6339 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 109
Tucson, AZ 85710, US
Employees at Junior Achievement of Arizona
Updates
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Today, our JA Southern Arizona Board had its annual retreat and is ready to kick off the new year strong! We strategized, brainstormed and even had some time to do some bonding with a game of Kahoot! We are thankful for all of our dedicated board members who support our mission. #JAAZ #JAArizona #juniorachievement #southernaz #JAboard #board retreat #dreamstakeflight
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Homeownership might feel out of reach for some, especially in the current climate. But did you know that the average age of homeownership for JA alumni is 29, compared to the national average of 36? Check out our blog post to read how JA is giving young adults the tools they need to manage their money and achieve their financial goals! https://ow.ly/Wocy50STx3g
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The JA Stock Market Challenge brings teams together from across the valley for a one-of-a-kind competition on the trading floor. And, for the first time ever, they'll battle it out in JA BizTown on 10/24! Do you have your team assembled? Register now for a night of fun for a great cause. https://ow.ly/KfGR50SSEwO
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Thank you to the Avanade team members who volunteered to provide 140+ students at Tucson Unified Virtual Academy with JA programs this school year. We greatly appreciate their support over the past few years and the difference they make in the lives of AZ kids!
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As kids head back to school, don't forget to sign up for Fry's Community Rewards to support JA! It's free, easy, and connects to your shopper's card. Support low-income students in your community when you shop! https://lnkd.in/gMCnHwY
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The JA Open House is fast-approaching! Will we see you September 19th? The event is FREE to attend and sure to delight with food, drinks, games, raffle prizes and networking with the JA community! Come see what we're all about. https://lnkd.in/geQz5jny
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Students in JA BizTown get a taste of the real world, and that means getting the experience of working for real companies! We appreciate partners like John Pombier at Amazon who help provide this meaningful experience for thousands of Arizona students each year.
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A big shout out to PwC who recently hosted a JA Bowl-a-Thon! Their Willy Wonka costumes were a hit! We love to see companies having fun while supporting JA. Interested in a bowl-a-thon with your team? Let us know!