Inspire and prepare young people to succeed

Why Junior Achievement?

JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. They realize they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Through your participation as an organization or as an individual, these statistics below can begin to change in your community:

> 20% of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.

> 49% of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.

> 36% of Americans say that they have at some point in their lives felt their financial situation was out of control.

> 91% of millennials wish they had greater access to entrepreneurial education programs.

Which Way to JA

Corporate Donor

Your corporation can support the growing need for youth development in Ashtabula by helping today's students with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st Century workplace.

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Individual Donor

Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can make a donation directly to JA of Ashtabula!

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Corporate Volunteer

By volunteering for JA through your organization, you can be in the classroom during work hours and you can share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.

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Individual Volunteer

Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can volunteer in your community directly with JA of Ashtabula!

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Educator

Quality volunteers from the community come into your classroom to deliver proven, hands-on programming that inspires students to understand the opportunities provided by education.

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Learn more about JA Programs

Not an Educator? Find out how you can get JA programs into your Ashtabula school!

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4777567

Students Reached Nationally
2016-2017

208373

Classes Nationally
2016-2017

247350

Volunteers Nationally
2016-2017

21503

Schools Reached Nationally
2016-2017

JA of Ashtabula Spotlight

Nomintate an Outstanding Ashtabula County Teacher

Where: Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County
When: Friday, 29 May 2020 9:00 AM

Teacher Appreciation Week was May 4-8th, but Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County (Mahoning Valley) would like to take a moment to thank teachers and aids who continue to overcome obstacles to best serve their students! As a way to recognize some outstanding teachers in our community, we are giving away TWO gift card bundles to area educators! To nominate an outstanding teacher for a chance to win,Rules: Nominate one (1) educator who resides within the Contest Area whom you consider to be an outstanding teacher! You must include contact information for the teacher so that they can be notified if chosen.

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eh3v6tnhkah8kmlm/a00zkasgs10h/greeting

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Educator Survey

Where: Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County
When: Friday, 29 May 2020 9:00 AM

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eh3lbv7jkacx94r5/a00jkasgrdg7/greeting

In response to the changing environment, we are working on solutions to help educators by providing Junior Achievement remote learning resources correlated to Ohio learning standards.

There are a variety of possible scenarios we are working on now, including but not limited to:
Teacher-led remote learning programs
Remote volunteers, through pre-recorded content or live streamed via Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, etc.
Printable resources for students.
JAMV will be working closely with JA USA to create, curate and collaborate content and provide resources online for our educators, parents, students, and volunteers that include K-5th grade JA program videos for self-directed learning and blended-learning options for grades 6 -12.

To assist us with this process, please complete this brief survey regarding your remote learning plan for the coming school year.

We value your feedback! As a thank you for completing this survey, you will automatically be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Winner will be contacted via provided email.

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JA My Way - Online Resource for Students

Where: jamyway.org
When: Friday, 03 Apr 2020 10:00 AM

Learn to create a budget, file a tax return, save up to buy a car, plan for college. Create a free account and use the resume template to create different versions of your resume. Take the Personality Quiz and look at career clusters and outlooks.

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