About Us

For more than 70 years, Junior Achievement has made it possible for thousands of Tristate area K-12 students to have the JA experience. Our formula is simple – we equip accomplished community volunteers with our proven programming and send them into the classroom to join teachers in instructing students on the basics of money, careers, and business…and it works.

Independent studies show that students exposed to JA tend to perform better academically, have higher graduation rates, are more prepared to make career choices, and experience greater economic mobility. Perhaps more importantly, Junior Achievement endeavors to help kids understand the connection between personal responsibility, hard work perseverance, and success – lessons that have never been more relevant.

In recent years, we have added to our menu of delivery options a broad array of virtual programming. These options include our traditional multi-lesson programs as well as free standing lessons and activities.

In the past program year, JA of OKI Partners delivered programs to over 68,000 students. We will continue to expand our reach as we open a new branch in Lima in 2025-26.