meet the 2022-2023 ja companies
Entrepreneurs are the real catalyst for a growing and thriving economy. That’s why Junior Achievement is feeding the entrepreneurship ecosystem by creating a pipeline of inspired and prepared youth who are ready for life and work in the real world. In turn, the success of JA student companies depends on the generous support of the Greater Washington community.
Please consider helping our student startups hit the ground running by supporting their businesses below.
Iris products promote local artists by displaying their artwork on shirts, stickers, and other items. All art reflects social causes and proceeds go towards charities of the artists’ choice. Our company’s role is to build a community, or platform, for artists to create a brand for themselves while creating tangible change.
Conscious Coasters are customizable coasters aiming to spread awareness for a multitude of activist organizations/social problems such as Women's Rights, Black Lives Matter, Climate Change, and LGBTQ+. Each coaster is customized with a specific design in correspondence to a different social cause.
Amity is a company by women, for women, focused on providing different care packages related to mental health, menstruation, beauty, and so much more. We are dedicated to empowering women on the go and helping a new generation of women be supported in their future endeavors. We are the students of today and the leaders of tomorrow, here to support and provide women with comfort.
Plush Paradise includes plush packages that provide a warm and soft lap blanket that will keep you warm and connected with your loved ones in these tough times.
Ukiyo is a clothing brand that strives to raise awareness for mental health. We create comfortable, stylish, and aesthetically pleasing hoodies to show our support to those suffering. Each hoodie has its own theme for different mental illnesses around the world. Our hoodies are designed for teenagers and young adults, to help challenge the stigma around mental health issues. Our designs range from themes like anxiety and body dysmorphia, to suicide awareness and depression. Our hoodies are comfortable and oversized, made with 50% cotton and 50% polyester. It should be machine washed on cold. The hoodies are also eco friendly, made with recycled polyester from plastic water bottles. They have a minimalistic design that promotes mental health while also helping the wearer deal with mental health and anxiety.
Wellness Is Key is a care package that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!