Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

Get Started With JA

Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Educators

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

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Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

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Impact Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

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Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan Spotlight

JA Personal Finance 2.0

Grades: 9-12

JA Personal Finance® allows students to experience the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom. To achieve financial health and wellness, they learn about money-management strategies, including earning, employment and income, budgeting, savings, credit and debt, consumer protection, smart shopping, risk management, investing, credit card usage, debt management, and net worth. (Grades 9-12) The program consists of eight 45-minute sessions with 3 additional modular sessions.

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JA Personal Finance 2.0

Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work

In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just technical knowledge, but also adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills. This is where experiential learning steps in, and why Junior Achievement (JA) plays a vital role in reshaping how young people prepare for their futures.

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Back to School: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?

As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re learning in school. In a recent national survey conducted by Big Village for Junior Achievement, 64% of teens (ages 13–17) said they are not using AI as a learning tool at school. This comes at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping industries, changing the ways we work, communicate, and solve problems.

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The ROI of Investing in Youth: Why Economic Mobility is a Community Imperative

When we talk about “return on investment,” our minds often jump to balance sheets, bottom lines, and quarterly reports. But what if the greatest ROI isn’t financial in the short term but social, economic, and generational in the long term?

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10936

Students Reached Locally
2024-2025

555

Classes Locally
2024-2025

208

Volunteers Locally
2024-2025

Schools Reached Locally
2024-2025

79645

Contact Hours Locally
2024-2025