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Junior Achievement

Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement in Southwestern Illinois is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

How you can get started

Junior Achievement in Southwestern Illinois 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.

Volunteers

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

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

Junior Achievement in Southwestern Illinois Spotlight

An alumni volunteer with 2 students

Calling all JA Alumni!

Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"

Learn about JA Alumni
A male volunteer works with three Junior Achievement students using technology.

Tell us your JA Story!

We want to hear about your Junior Achievement experience.

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Tell us your JA Story!
18332
Students Reached Locally
2023-2024
534
Classes Locally
2023-2024
100
Volunteers Locally
2023-2024
22
Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement in Southwestern Illinois.

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