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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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

Important Teacher Survey

In response to the changing environment in our schools, we are working on solutions to help educators by providing Junior Achievement remote learning resources. To assist us with this process, please consider filling out our brief survey regarding your remote learning plan for the coming school year! As a thank you for taking the time, you will automatically be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card!

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Golden Ticket 50/50 Raffle

Where: Junior Achievement of Ashtabula
When: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4:00 PM

Only 200 total tickets will be sold! Winner will win one half of the total ticket sales, with a CHANCE TO WIN UP TO $10,000! Winner will be announced Sunday, September 20th during the Ultimate JA Scavenger Hunt event!

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Ultimate JA Scavenger Hunt

Where: A-Tech Visitor Parking Lot
When: Sunday, September 20, 2020 2:00 PM

An all-ages event, with proceeds benefiting Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County! Sunday, September 20th from 2-4 pm. First and second place teams will win cash prizes!

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CARES Act & Charitable Donations

Did you know that you can file a $300 tax deduction for cash donations made to charitable organizations during this tax year? Click to read more about the CARES Act and its impact on 2020 charitable giving.

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