-Explore personal values, skills, and interests
-Complete a Career Interest Inventory
-Begin developing a personalized Career Plan
Preparing to Meet Your Future (Teacher-Led)
-Learn about soft skills and career planning
-Understand education and training pathways
-Practice interpersonal and workplace readiness skills
Preparing for the JA Trades Site Visit (JA Education Team-Led)
-Learn event logistics and etiquette
-Create an elevator pitch and prepare questions
-Review the JA Code of Conduct
JA Trades Site Visit (JA Facilitated with Company Participation)
-Visit interactive booths representing 18 career clusters
-Engage with local professionals and explore career paths
-Experience immersive learning, including practical job-related and virtual reality components
JA Program Details
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 PageNational 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.
