JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT – PART OF THE SOLUTION

As we all seek ways to cope with the state of our current economy, we’ve become increasingly aware of the relevance of Junior Achievement and what its financial literacy programs mean. Recognizing the need for a better understanding of “financial matters”, President George W. Bush established an Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and appointed Jack E. Kosakowski, JA Worldwide Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and President, Junior Achievement USA to serve on it. The Council’s duties include improving financial education efforts for youth in school and for adults in the workplace.

JA's primary purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. It is dedicated to educating students in grades K through 12, both in-school and after-school, about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. All of its programs align with Department of Education curriculum guidelines and are age-appropriate.

The number of students reached by Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut has nearly tripled since 1999. That success is the direct result of its strong programs along with the commitment and generosity of its financial, volunteer and education partners.

 

• JA of Western Connecticut will reach nearly 20,000 students this year

• It has received JA Worldwide’s prestigious Summit Award five times 

• More than 1,250 individuals volunteered to teach JA classes last year

• Nearly half of JA’s annual budget is raised through special events

• JA Worldwide served more than 9.4 million students in the US and around the globe last year

 

As a 501 (c) (3) designated charitable organization with a current annual budget in excess of $600,000, all Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut expenses and program costs are underwritten solely through foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, individual gifts and special events within its local communities.