Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

Impact

Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.

190,772

Students Reached Locally

8,322

Volunteers Locally

7,132

Classes Locally

471

Schools Reached Locally

Get Started With JA

Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Educators

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Impact Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Spotlight

JA Legacy Park

Open to the public during the summer, JA Legacy Park is an outdoor experience where Fort Wayne's business leaders and biggest dreamers inspire the next generation through public art and interactive experiences.

Starting July 5th, enjoy four weeks of family-friendly activities, adventures, and chances to win exciting prizes by visiting JA Legacy Park!

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JA Essential Work Skills

JA Essential Work Skills Credential equips young people for the workforce and offers you a way to validate that job candidates have the essential skills required to excel in the workplace and become your next top performers.

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JA BizTown® Fort Wayne On-Site Simulation

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JA BizTown® engages students in the role of workers and consumers in a series of classroom lessons that culminate in a day-long visit to JA BizTown, a fully-interactive simulated town. Through daily lessons, hands-on activities, and active participation in the simulated community, students develop successful participation in a worldwide economy.

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