From kindergarten through twelfth grade, Junior Achievement programs are designed to introduce students to important economic concepts that will ultimately enhance their understanding of the world around them.

The JA curriculum provides an educational experience to students that is both unique and exciting, yet fully correlates with the requisite Standards of Learning. Learning about economics - whether it is a concept as simple as "wants and needs" or as complex as "modern international trade" - is a valuable and enriching experience for students.

The JA lessons are taught by adult role models from the surrounding community, including businesspeople, parents, and university students. We recruit volunteers throughout the Greater Washington Region to educate children using both JA's professionally developed, time-proven curriculum, as well as the volunteer's own experiences from the professional world.

Throughout all of our lessons, Junior Achievement promotes seven key ideas. These program themes revolve around business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics, financial literacy, and career development.

Please browse through the programs we offer to learn more about the JA curriculum.