Impact
Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.
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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.
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
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.
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.
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.
Junior Achievement is committed to making impactful connections between our students and the community. To read and see videos showcasing JA as a meaningful solution provider meeting both educator and employer needs, check out our interactive investment opportunities menu
Junior Achievement has clarified what we stand for and refined our programs to become an even more effective partner to educators. We have elevated our focus on outcomes for high school students and created many new and immersive career-readiness and financial literacy programs.
JA of Southwest New England Spotlight
2026 Business Hall of Fame
Join Us to Celebrate Excellence!
Junior Achievement honors its Hall of Fame recipients for their outstanding leadership, remarkable success in business, and significant contributions to the community. Our past honorees include visionary entrepreneurs, influential CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies, all of whom have made extraordinary achievements and continue to shape the future of Connecticut.
JA AND CCSU PARTNER TO OFFER FREE COLLEGE CREDITS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England (JA) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) that will allow high school students to earn academic credits free of charge by taking JA courses at participating high schools across Connecticut.
Learn MoreJA Poised to Partner with Educators for Connecticut Financial Literacy Requirement
Earlier this year, Connecticut's General Assembly passed a new law that took effect on July 1, 2023, requiring high school students beginning with this year's freshman class, to complete a half-credit course in personal financial management and financial literacy to be eligible for graduation.
In our view, the new Connecticut law provides an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen the personal financial management and financial literacy knowledge and skills of Connecticut's youth, and we are poised to work with educators to make the most of this new requirement.
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