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 hereSchools and Parents
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Schools and Parents, begin herePartners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Partners, begin hereJA 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 ReportOur Diversity Statement
Junior Achievement promotes diversity in entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and financial literacy. Click below to see our full diversity statement.
View Our Diversity StatementOur 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 StatementJA of Southwest New England Spotlight
Virtual Volunteering Experience
Where: From your home or officeTime Investment: Typically 1-3 hours
Volunteering in-person with Junior Achievement has been a rewarding experience for generations and today we offer virtual volunteering!
Learn aboutVirtual Volunteering Experience
2022 Play 4 JA
Where: VirtualWhen: 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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JA Responds 2022
Where: VirtualWhen: 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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