JA Inspire® Advanced
Classroom Based
After School
Virtual
Pillars of Student Success
JA Inspire in-person events are multi-hour experiences where participants interact with company representatives and participate in hands-on activities, often using equipment or tools used on the job. VFairs, the online interactive platform used to host JA Inspire virtual events, provides a visually rich virtual environment that mimics the dynamics of a physical live event. Here participants attend webinars and presentations, explore company exhibits, and interact with company representatives.
Following participation in JA Inspire Advanced, participants will be able to:
-- Gain insight into career clusters that interest them.
-- Make connections with adults who have jobs in careers that interest them.
-- Recognize traits of their local economy.
-- Collect information about the education and training requirements to be successful in a job.
-- Practice soft skills.
JA Inspire is part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and is recommended for high school students (grades 9-12) and youth 18-25. It has multiple curriculum implementation options: fully teacher-led, fully self-guided, or hybrid with classroom introductions and talking points for all self-guided sessions. A Spanish translation is available.
As part of this program, JA teachers and volunteers are encouraged to use the resources available in JA Connect®, located at https://connect.ja.org/. This self-guided experience includes interactives, exploration of JA Here to Career, and apps for participant use.
JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
Classroom Based
After School
Virtual
Pillars of Student Success
JA Inspire in-person events are multi-hour experiences where participants interact with company representatives and participate in hands-on activities, often using equipment or tools used on the job. VFairs, the online interactive platform used to host JA Inspire virtual events, provides a visually rich virtual environment that mimics the dynamics of a physical live event. Here participants attend webinars and presentations, explore company exhibits, and interact with company representatives.
Following participation in JA Inspire Advanced, participants will be able to:
-- Gain insight into career clusters that interest them.
-- Make connections with adults who have jobs in careers that interest them.
-- Recognize traits of their local economy.
-- Collect information about the education and training requirements to be successful in a job.
-- Practice soft skills.
JA Inspire is part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and is recommended for high school students (grades 9-12) and youth 18-25. It has multiple curriculum implementation options: fully teacher-led, fully self-guided, or hybrid with classroom introductions and talking points for all self-guided sessions. A Spanish translation is available.
As part of this program, JA teachers and volunteers are encouraged to use the resources available in JA Connect®, located at https://connect.ja.org/. This self-guided experience includes interactives, exploration of JA Here to Career, and apps for participant use.
JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
Alignment with State and National Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievements curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
Main Correlation and Standards Page
National Standards
While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.
Main Correlation and Standards Page
State Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your states standards, explore the options below.
Main Correlation and Standards Page
Scope and Sequence
Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.
Main Correlation and Standards Page
Request a Presenter to Teach Curriculum
Steps to Request a Presenter
1) Request Info
Once youve decided to have a JA volunteer in your classroom, fill out the form on this website. You will receive information on next steps.
2) Pick Schedule
You will be able to coordinate a schedule that works for your class either online or in conjunction with a JA representative.
3) Meet Presenter
Once a volunteer is identified for your class, JA will connect you with the presenter to discuss roles, expectations, and logistics.
4) Empower Students with Standards-Based Education
After all details are in place, the JA volunteer will deliver lessons to your students either virtually or in-person.
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