Point Coupee, East/West Feliciana & St Helena School Programs
Featuring: JA Our Community 2.0
JA Our Community immerses students in the daily life of their community the people who work there, the money decisions they make, the flow of the community's economy, and the importance of being involved and responsible community members. (Grade 2) It includes five 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout.
Featuring: JA Mentoring Men
JA Mentoring Men is a program designed to help introduce more men to Junior Achievement and to inspire and support JA boys in special mentoring initiatives. We want to build a circle of support for young men, helping them prepare for life after high school. The goal is to build their confidence and skills for career, business, and financial empowerment.
Featuring: JA Our City
JA Our City introduces third-grade students to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and grade-level social studies learning objectives, including how people manage their money and the importance of economic exchange within a city. (Grade 3) LEARNING EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS • A flexible model designed to support multiple learning environments • Five 45-minute sessions • Experiential, engaging in-class activities that support learning objectives, including digital and physical board games, mapping activities, and role-plays • School-to-home activities that extend the lessons from the classroom to students’ families and their own communities • Elementary-appropriate content in financial literacy with entrepreneurship woven throughout • A fun sing-along video to get students up and moving in the classroom, while reinforcing financial literacy concepts.
Featuring: JA Our Region
JA Our Region introduces students to entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs use resources to produce goods and services in a region. Students operate a hypothetical hot dog stand to understand the fundamental tasks performed by a business owner and to track the revenue and expenses of a business. (Grade 4) This volunteer-led, it-based learning experience is available for classroom-based or remote classroom implementation. It includes five 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout.
Featuring: JA Leading Ladies - BR
JA Leading Ladies is a way to introduce more women to Junior Achievement and to inspire and support JA girls in special mentoring initiatives. We want to build a circle of support for young ladies, helping them prepare for life after high school. The goal is to build their confidence and skills for career, business, and financial empowerment.
Point Coupee, East/West Feliciana & St Helena School Programs
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High school students will explore all three pillars through our Ladies and Mentoring Men programs
Elementary and middle school students will get a full suite of learning through our JA-in-a Day program.
Leading Ladies/Mentoring Men Resources
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Leading Ladies Digital Resource Guide
A short guide with content from mentors.
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Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event! Contact us to get more information on how to sponsor a JA Event!Organizations Partnering With Us
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