Junior Achievement (JA) is a non-profit organization that provides economics based programs in schools all over the world. Using colorful and engaging materials, Junior Achievement volunteers teach students the basics about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement works with grades K-12 at the teacher's request.
| Mission Statement | Junior Achievement of Central Virginia inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Our vision is to be the essential partner in relationships between the educators, business leaders and community partners of Central Virginia for the benefit of all our youth. Our purpose is to bring role models from the Richmond business community into the classroom to deliver educational programs about personal finance, economics and the free enterprise system - enhanced by their own real-world experiences. |
| Organization Type(s) | Youth Development |
| Primary Address |
1801 Libbie Avenue, Suite 203 Richmond, VA 23226 |
| Mailing Address |
1801 Libbie Avenue, Suite 203 Richmond, 23226 |
| Phone Number | (804) 217 - 8855 |
| Email Address | jainfo@jatoday.org |
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Website |
http://www.jatoday.org |
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| Area(s) Served: | |
| Chesterfield County | |
| Colonial Heights | |
| Dinwiddie County | |
| Goochland County | |
| Hanover County | |
| Henrico County | |
| Hopewell | |
| Metro Richmond | |
| Other Virginia | |
| Petersburg | |
| Powhatan County | |
| Prince George County | |
| Richmond City | |
| Tri-Cities Region |
History and Background |
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| Incorporation Year | 1966 |
Leadership |
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| Executive Director / CEO | Daphne Swanson |
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Programs |
| Program Name |
| JA Elementary School Programs |
| JA Finance Park |
| JA High School Programs |
| JA Middle School Programs |
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