Boundless Futures through Education
Junior Achievement of Western PA is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success
How you can get started
Junior Achievement of Western PA 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 hereOnline resources for Western Pennsylvania Teachers and Parents
Junior Achievement of Western PA is providing free online resources to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today. We are committed to doing this until we can all be certain again.
Virtual Volunteer Experience
Volunteering in-person with Junior Achievement has been a rewarding experience for generations and today we offer virtual volunteering!
Learn More about Virtual VolunteeringProgram Resources
I am a teacher, parent or student looking for stand-alone activities, facilitator guides, or ancillary resources that support learning.
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I want to support Junior Achievement of Western PA in the effort to provide free online resources to teachers and parents with a gift to my local JA.
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JA BizTown®
JA BizTown® is a fully interactive, mock town that simulates the day-to-day functions of thriving communities to help students connect what they learned in school with the realities of the business world and everyday life.
Learn aboutJA BizTown®
JA Career Exploration Center©
JA Career Explorer Center© helps young individuals confidentially plan their futures by providing a digital database of the latest information on internships, scholarships, job opportunities, and more, showcasing opportunities in the western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia regions.
Learn aboutJA Career Exploration Center©
JA Stock Market Challenge Presented by Citizens
The JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens introduces learners in grades 9th-12th to the stock market. Participants learn the basics through JA Take Stock in Your Future and apply their learning in a fast-paced simulated stock market environment.
View EventJA Stock Market Challenge Presented by Citizens
18 Under Eighteen Presented by EQT
Join us February 4 at Acrisure Stadium to celebrate our 18 Under Eighteen presented by EQT!
View Event18 Under Eighteen Presented by EQT
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