Inspire and prepare young people to succeed

Junior Achievement Helps Prepare Today's Students for a Bright Future

How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Southwest New England 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

JA of Southwest New England’s Commitment to Community Impact

Junior Achievement of Southwest New England is proud to share more details outlining our commitment to our community and all of the progress we have made during this unprecedented time.

JA of Southwest New England Annual Report 2021

Junior Achievement is proud to share that even in these challenging times, we were able to further deepen the impact JA has on the students we serve. To read and see videos describing all our progress this year, check out our interactive annual report.

View Our Interactive Annual Report

Our Diversity Statement

Junior Achievement promotes diversity in entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and financial literacy. Click below to see our full diversity statement.

View Our Diversity Statement

Our Vision Statement

Junior Achievement teaches and models integrity in our classrooms, the workplace, and all partnerships. Click below to see our full vision statement.

View Our Vision Statement

JA of Southwest New England Spotlight

Virtual Volunteering Experience

  Where: From your home or office
 Time Investment: Typically 1-3 hours

Volunteering in-person with Junior Achievement has been a rewarding experience for generations and today we offer virtual volunteering!

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Virtual Volunteering Experience

2022 Play 4 JA

  Where: Virtual
 When: TBD

JA's Play 4 JA Events are a great way for companies and individuals to support students in their community with friendly fundraising and competition among colleagues, friends, and family. These offerings allow you to do some good while having fun.

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2022 Play 4 JA

JA Responds 2022

  Where: Virtual
 When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 12:00 PM

JA RESPONDS is a series of round table discussions aimed at engaging local voices in problem-solving and thought leadership. We will feature local parents, students, educators, business leaders, and community members who believe in the mission of Junior Achievement and are committed to creating a better future for young people in Connecticut and beyond.

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JA Responds 2022

4777567

Students Reached Nationally
2016-2017

208373

Classes Nationally
2016-2017

247350

Volunteers Nationally
2016-2017

21503

Schools Reached Nationally
2016-2017

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England.

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Any questions? Contact us!