JA It's My Future^®

JA It’s My Future® offers middle school students practical information to help prepare them for the working world. Civic connections and AI literacy options are woven throughout this learning experience.

Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:

-- Assess their own strengths and interests.
-- Develop the job-hunting skills needed to earn a job.
-- Research potential careers.
-- Create a basic resume.
-- Recognize appropriate behavior for an interview.
-- Identify transferable skills they possess and those they want to improve.
-- Assess how their chosen careers can benefit their local communities.

JA It's My Future is part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and is recommended for students in middle school. This learning experience includes six 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout.

JA teachers and volunteers are encouraged to utilize the resources available in JA Connect® (connect.ja.org) as part of this learning experience. JA Connect includes interactives, JA Here to Career, games and apps for student use.

JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.

JA Program Details

Grades:

Middle School

Sessions:

Volunteer Time Commitment:

Implementation Options:

Classroom Based
After School
Virtual

JA Focus:

Financial Literacy Minimal Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship Moderate Entrepreneurship

Work Readiness High Work Readiness

Related Program Supplements:

Virtual Implementation

Remote live implementation is available for JA It's My Future

Program Resources

Alignment with Standards

Common Core Standards

For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.

Main Correlation and Standards Page JA It's My Future - Blended Model: Common Core State Standards Correlation English/Language Arts

National Standards

While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.

State Standards

Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.

Scope and Sequence

Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.

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