Inspire and prepare young people to succeed

How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Greater South 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 an 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 to Teachers and Parents

With schools closing Junior Achievement 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. Here are two ways you can support this effort.

JA of Greater South Carolina COVID-19 Response

There's a lot of uncertainty about what will be happening this coming school year. One thing that is certain, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina is committed to inspiring and preparing the next generation for success.

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JA Teacher Resources

Teachers - Junior Achievement is making adjustments to meet the needs of our educators and students during this time. JA is providing resources for you to use in your classroom.

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JA Volunteer Resources

Junior Achievement is making adjustments to meet the needs of our teachers and their students during this time. JA is providing online resources to teachers and parents.

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Tomorrows Fund

COVID-19 has quickly and profoundly changed our daily lives. Schools have now closed for face-to-face learning through the end of the year. JA is connecting with educators and other youth development organizations and libraries to insure access. How can you help?

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JA of Greater South Carolina Spotlight

Our Supporters

These amazing and caring organizations make it possible for JA to make an impact on youth development. Their monetary contribution and volunteer base help to make JA the great organization it is today.

JA Supporters

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AUXILIARY-JA YPA

JA YPA is an extension of the Junior Achievement Board of Directors, comprised of young community leaders who share the JA mission: "To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy."

JA YPA encourages professional growth, provides community service opportunities and fosters advancement advocacy.

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JAINSPIRE Virtual

Where: Virtual
When: Friday, March 26, 2021 8:30 AM

JA Inspire Virtual is Junior Achievement’s capstone career development program for 7th or 8th grade students brought to life by our region’s employers. Using virtual technology, JA Inspire 2021 features a mega online career event filled with over a 75 local business exhibits providing downloadable career information and exhibitor videos. Available at no cost to educators, JA Inspire Virtual is adaptable for in-class or remote learning and will be available 8:30am to 3:30pm!

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JA OF GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA LOW COUNTRY BOWL-A-THON

Where: The Alley
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 5:00 PM

Join us in a team-building and networking opportunity that raises funds to provide curriculum to local students in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship education!

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18213

Students Reached Locally
2019-2020

861

Classes Locally
2019-2020

515

Volunteers Locally
2019-2020

140

Schools Reached Locally
2019-2020