JA Economics for Success®
Classroom Based
After School
Pillars of Student Success
Following participation in the program, students will be able to:
-- Develop an awareness of their individual preferences toward work and financial goals.
-- Associate current values, skills, and interests with future success in a dynamic and changing workforce.
-- Think critically to connect today's financial choices with their future in the digital economy.
JA Economics for Success is recommended for middle school students. This program is part of both the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and the JA Financial Literacy Pathway. The program offers 6 or more or more instructional contact hours (ICH) based on modular delivery of at least 6 of the 10 sessions. Implementation can feature a single JA Pathway, Work and Career Readiness or Financial Literacy, or a combination of both to meet local needs. Spanish translation is available for JA Economics for Success.
JA Programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, work and career readiness. Please see below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
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Sponsor
Junior Achievement USA gratefully acknowledges Accenture for its dedication to redesigning JA Our Community, JA Economics for Success and funding the creation of the new JA Community Coders and JA Tools for Success.
Alignment with State and National Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievements curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
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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.
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State Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your states standards, explore the options below.
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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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1) Request Info
Once youve decided to have a JA volunteer in your classroom, fill out the form on this website. You will receive information on next steps.
2) Pick Schedule
You will be able to coordinate a schedule that works for your class either online or in conjunction with a JA representative.
3) Meet Presenter
Once a volunteer is identified for your class, JA will connect you with the presenter to discuss roles, expectations, and logistics.
4) Empower Students with Standards-Based Education
After all details are in place, the JA volunteer will deliver lessons to your students either virtually or in-person.
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