How you can get started

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.

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

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

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.

Donate

Latest News and Events

1

School's Out Bowlathon 2025

  Where: Bowlero

 When: Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:30 PM

Join us as we celebrate the success of our teachers and volunteers at the end of the 2024-2025 school year!

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School's Out Bowlathon 2025

2

Accountants Classic Bowlathon 2025

  Where: Bowlero

 When: Friday, August 08, 2025 3:30 PM

Calling all accountants, auditors, and assurance professionals from all companies and sole-proprietorships! Join your industry peers in the longest-running Bowlathon at JA of Eastern North Carolina to raise money for our K-12 programs. Click the link above to learn more.

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Accountants Classic Bowlathon 2025

3

JA Inspire Career Expo

  Where: Gov. Kerr Scott Building, State Fairgrounds

 When: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 8:00 AM

JA Inspire Career Expo 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

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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Students Reached Locally
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Classes Locally
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Volunteers Locally
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Schools Reached Locally
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Contact Hours Locally
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