"It is so helpful to have a program that teaches kids why and how to save money. Thank you for making this lesson available to kids at no cost!"

Omaha, NE
Kindergarten teacher

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JA Afterschool™ Initiative

JA Afterschool™ is a national initiative dedicated to meeting the need for quality educational after-school programming. JA’s after-school efforts utilize a variety of Junior Achievement’s K-12 grade business and economic programs to create rich, engaging after-school experiences for at-risk children in diverse communities across America.

As a result of JA Worldwide’s partnership with the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, these three new after-school programs have been developed for elementary, middle grades, and high school students.

JA More than Money™
(Grades 3-5) Teaches personal financial and business skills through activities that focus on earning, sharing, saving, and spending money.

JA It’s My Business!™
(Grades 6-8) Teaches entrepreneurship skills through activities that focus on filling a need, knowing your customer and product, being creative and innovative, and believing in yourself.

JA Company Program™
(Grades 9-12) Allows students to practice business and entrepreneurship skills in a hands-on business environment.