Mission
Junior Achievement (JA) inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Our vision is to be the essential partner in relationships between the educators, business leaders and community partners of Central Virginia for the benefit of all our youth. Our purpose is to bring role models from the Richmond business community into the classroom to deliver educational programs about personal finance, economics and the free enterprise system - enhanced by their own real-world experiences.
Ruling year
1994
President & CEO
Mrs. Tamara Ridenour
Main address
1801 Libbie Avenue, Suite 203
Richmond, VA 23226 USA
EIN
54-0803325
NTEE code
Business, Youth Development (O53)
Elementary, Secondary Ed (B20)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Junior Achievement of Central Virginia was launched 53 years ago in answer to the questions raised by the changing world where people moving from farms to cities lacked the vital skills necessary to find their way forward. Today, our young people face similar challenges in an ever-changing and complex 21st century economy in which 72% of Americans say they struggle with money-relates stress, 60% of employers say recent graduates lack basic job skills and 90% of businesses fail. Unfortunately, schools are struggling to provide students with relevant, real-world experiences that equip young people to thrive as they enter adulthood. Junior Achievement is committed to helping young people excel, by providing hands-on, cutting edge educational experiences that enable young people to experience and understand the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
JA Elementary School Programs
JA elementary school programs are the foundation of
our K-12 curricula. Programs include six sequential themes, each made up of
five hands-on activities that change students’ lives by helping them understand
business, economics, and the working world. The programs expose youth to a
volunteer role model who brings JA programs to life and shows students what’s
possible if they work hard and dream big. All programs align with Virginia
Standards of Learning.
JA Middle School Programs
JA middle school programs help youth make difficult decisions about how to best prepare for their educational and professional future. The programs supplement standard social studies, English/language arts, and math curricula, and develop financial literacy, 21st century, and entrepreneurial skills that are essential to success in the working world. All programs align with Virginia Standards of Learning.
JA High School Programs
As high school students begin to position themselves for their future, there are many unanswered questions about what lies ahead. Junior Achievement® high school programs help students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and foster 21st century skills that will be highly useful as they enter the working world. Volunteer role models show what’s possible if they work hard and dream big, empowering them to unleash their boundless potential. All programs align with Virginia Standards of Learning.
JA Finance Park™
JA Finance Park helps high school students build a foundation upon which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions related to income, expenses, savings, and credit.The JA Finance Park program is composed of 13 required teacher-taught, in-class lessons. It culminates in a hands-on budgeting simulation that is implemented at JA Finance Park located in Libbie Mill Library. Additional extension activities are available for each lesson topic. Both provide educators a method of delivery that will best meet the needs of their students. The JA Career Center is an extension of the JA Finance Park program and will be used in a middle school program beginning in the 2018-19 school year.
Where we work
Accreditations
Better Business Bureau of Central VA - Accredited Charity 2017
Charity Navigator 2017
Affiliations & memberships
ConnectRichmond 2009
Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce 2009
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Our goal is to give young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.
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Junior Achievement of Central Virginia
Board of directorsas of 2/17/2021
Mr. Benjamin Bowman
Worth Higgins & Associates
Term: 2017 - 2019
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