Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

We are creating access to opportunity-filled futures through real-world and immersive experiences.

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Our Solutions. Backed By Research.

Junior Achievement delivers integrated education solutions that holistically combine academic instruction, real-world application, and community collaboration into a unified, scalable model that transforms education for students. Our solutions don't just expose students to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow.

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An Undeniable Link Between Education and Success.

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.

The JA Difference

The Economy is Rapidly Evolving.

Our approach is built on more than preparing students, we strengthen the entire education-to-workforce ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, innovative learning experiences, and outcomes-based design, we help students build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed while strengthening schools, workforces, and the communities we serve.

Junior Achievement of Central Virginia Spotlight

Tee Up for JA 2026

Topgolf Richmond

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00 PM

For the last five years, Richmond's business community has come together at Tee Up for JA for an evening of networking and friendly competition in support of Central Virginia’s students.

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JA Finance Park

A volunteer discussing average car prices with a student

What advice did you need to hear when you were in high school? Volunteer at JA Finance Park and support students from across Central Virginia as they build budgets, explore careers, and gain real-world skills in our hands-on simulation of adulthood.

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Impact Report

Discover the people, programs, and partnerships behind Junior Achievement of Central Virginia’s 2025–26 impact. Explore a year of reaching 31,586 students, and celebrate 60 years of helping young people build brighter futures across Central Virginia.

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JA Scholarship

High school students who have participated in a JA program can apply to become a JA Student Ambassador! Share your story, inspire future students, connect with local employers, and earn $2,500 towards your education.

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