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 Central Virginia 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.
Junior Achievement of Central Virginia Spotlight
Tee Up for JA 2026
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.
View EventJA Finance Park
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.
Learn MoreJA 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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