Program Type
Academic programs
Job shadow & career fair programs
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Ages Served:
5-11 Years
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Junior Achievement (JA) delivers experiential, research-based
programs for every grade level, which build hope, engagement and self-efficacy. JA programs are
inclusive, delivered to EVERY student as a part of the school day ensuring there are no barriers
to participation; are correlated to Indiana’s academic standards (welcomed by educators); support
Indiana graduation requirements, SEL Competencies and Employability Standards; and include
meaningful interaction with JA trained volunteers (5,000+ annually) from more than 300 local
businesses.
Success Metrics: JA’s goals include contributing to a sustained increase in high school
graduation rates, an actionable post-secondary plan for every student, a decrease in multi-
generational poverty, and a stronger central Indiana workforce and community. JA of Central
Indiana implements pre and post tests to our students as well as coordinating a collection of
surveys for both students and teachers. Locally, we also work with third parties such as TPMA
to evaluate programs that we create here in Central Indiana. Nationally, JA USA evaluates
programs through third party organizations.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
38,000
Black or African Americans Annually Served
40%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
30%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion,
Morgan, Putnam
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $2,200,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $500
Contact Information
Organization Name: Junior Achievement of Indiana
Website: https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-indy/
Respondents Name: Jennifer Burk
Email: jennifer@jaindy.org
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