JA of Southwestern Ontario Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is Junior Achievement? Junior Achievement is a national non-profit organization that offers ten business education programs, delivered at no cost to elementary, middle and high schools. With offices strategically located across the country, more than 400 communities participate in JA each year. In the 2006/07 school year, over 250,000 students participated in JA programs involving 15,000 business volunteers. JA programs enable young people to develop essential life skills through exposure to interactive activities and innovative business simulations. The JA experience empowers young people, increasing their confidence, employability skills and workforce readiness. What programs does Junior Achievement offer? Please see our Programs Page for a complete list of programs. Who funds Junior Achievement? Junior Achievement is funded largely by corporate sponsors who believe in the mission and vision of JA. Junior Achievement periodically receives generous government grants to advance the delivery of our programs as well as relying on contributions from individual donors. How do the schools get involved with Junior Achievement? Junior Achievement has a strong and successful relationship with the public, private and catholic school boards in Toronto, York, Peel & Simcoe. At the beginning of each school year, schools are sent information packages and registration forms for JA programs. It is up to the teacher to determine whether or not a JA program will be delivered in his/her classroom. How are programs delivered? Junior Achievement programs are delivered by thousands of enthusiastic business professionals, successful entrepreneurs and committed individuals who enjoy sharing their work experiences and knowledge with youth. Our volunteers are the link between education and the world of work, bringing JA programs to life in the classroom. To Volunteer for JA in South Western Ontario click here. If I would like to be a partner in supporting one of JA’s programs, who should I contact? JA’s ability to reach young people and improve lives depends on the support it receives from its partners and contributors. To find out more about JA partnerships, and for a listing of current partners, click here. If I am an educator and would like to offer one of JA’s programs in my classroom, who should I contact? JA’s programs are a valuable resource to educators and all programs meet curriculum guidelines. To find out more about how you can offer a program in your classroom, contact your local JA office. Junior Achievement of South Western Ontario would like to thank for all of their hard work updating our website. Check them out for all of your website needs!