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Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

Our Impact

16,562
Students Reached Locally (2022-2023)
414
Volunteers Locally (2022-2023)
439
Classes Locally (2022-2023)
73
Schools Reached Locally (2022-2023)
39,525
Contact Hours Locally (2022-2023)

Get Started With JA

Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina 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.

Educators, begin here

Volunteers

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

Volunteers, begin here

Impact Partners

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

Impact Partners, begin here

Online resources for Eastern North Carolina Teachers and Parents

Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina is providing free online resources to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today. We are committed to doing this until we can all be certain again.

Calling all JA Alumni!

Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"

Learn about JA Alumni

Program Resources

I am a teacher, parent or student looking for stand-alone activities, facilitator guides, or ancillary resources that support learning.

Learn More about Program Resources

Donate

I want to support Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina in the effort to provide free online resources to teachers and parents with a gift to my local JA.

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Latest News and Events

View the details for JA Inspire Career Expo presented by Delta Air Lines 1

JA Inspire Career Expo presented by Delta Air Lines

JA Inspire Career Expo presented by Delta Air Lines is the largest annual industry exposure event for 8th grade students in Wake County. Dozens of local employers participate in a day-long, trade show-style event where students get to experience the skills and decision-making scenarios needed to succeed in the workplace.

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JA Inspire Career Expo presented by Delta Air Lines
View the details for JA Stock Market Challenge 2

JA Stock Market Challenge

Student teams compete to see who can trade up to the highest overall return on investment.

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JA Stock Market Challenge
View the details for Annual Appreciation Breakfast 3

Annual Appreciation Breakfast

Join us for breakfast to help us honor two individuals and one business for their ongoing impact on our mission.

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Annual Appreciation Breakfast
Read the Summer Jobs = Career Readiness 4

Summer Jobs = Career Readiness

Summer is a season often synonymous with relaxation and leisure for many teenagers. However, an increasing number of teens are leveraging this break from school to gain valuable work experience through summer jobs. These opportunities not only provide immediate benefits but also prepare young people for success in a global economy.

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