Impact & Reach
The World
Out There Starts Here.
Since 1954, we’ve been on a mission to prepare students to be future-ready through innovative, authentic, real-world programs like JA Finance Park. We bring the hope, confidence, and motivation needed for success.
93%
of students
can create a budget after completing the JA Finance Park Program.
84%
of JA Alumni
report that JA influenced their decision to pursue higher education.
95%
of JA students
understand that personal skills and interests are important in choosing a career.
Programs
What
We Do.
JASoCal has 22 immersive learning experiences on three pathways for students ages 5-25 (aligned to CA standards!) taught in the classroom, workplace, JA Finance Park, and beyond that prepare students for the future of jobs, financial wellness, and entrepreneurial success.
“Helping students gain the financial education needed to pave their own path to success is incredibly rewarding. Whether mentoring kids to solve real-world budget problems in real-time or sharing insights into skills and careers … I’m always inspired by their creativity, tenacity, and humor.”
Lisa Herbert
Sr. Marketing and Communications Executive Volunteer, JA Finance Park & JA Job Shadow
Ways to Support
Be a Game Changer.
60% of JA alumni who grew up in low-income homes achieved middle-upper income as adults. Your support is visible, meaningful, and measurable — Here is how you can take action as an individual, corporation, or foundation.
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The tradition continues!
Join us for the 31st Annual JA SoCal Golf Classic, presented by Delta — a signature charity golf tournament supporting financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education.
📅 Monday, April 13, 2026
📍 Sherwood ...Country Club | Thousand Oaks
Save the date and learn more:
🔗https://bit.ly/jasocal-golf-2026
These numbers tell the story.
Students who participate in JA Inspire leave feeling motivated, confident, and better prepared for what comes next.
✔️ 97% motivated to plan for their future career
✔️ 97% say what they learned will matter later in ...life
✔️ 95% benefited from the experience
✔️ 92% saw a real connection between classroom learning and real life
This is the impact we’re building again at JA Inspire 2026.
Learn more about JA Inspire and how it prepares students for the future:
🔗 jasocal.org/ja-inspire/
#JAInspire #StudentImpact #TheJAEffect #FutureReady
Learning matters most when students can see where it leads.
JA connects school to the real world, helping students discover confidence, skills, and direction for a future filled with opportunity.
#EducationThatConnects #JAImpact #FutureFocused
“Because of JA, I know I belong in the room.”
JA helps students build more than skills — they build belief in themselves and their future.
#BuildingConfidence #JAStories #OpportunityStartsHere
JA Inspire is more than a career fair, it’s a hands-on career exploration experience designed to help students see what’s possible beyond the classroom!
Through resume building, mock interviews, interactive career booths, and pre-event curriculum, students gain real-world skills ...and confidence they can carry into high school and beyond.
Visit https://jasocal.org/ja-inspire/ to learn more about what makes JA Inspire different.
#JAInspire #TheJAEffect #CareerReady #FutureReady #StudentSuccess
Real impact happens when education and industry work together.
Through our partnerships, students gain access to real-world insight, mentorship, and pathways that connect learning to opportunity.
When partners invest time, talent, and expertise, students gain more than ...knowledge — they gain confidence and connection.
Together, we’re helping build stronger futures for our community.
#PartnershipInAction #EconomicOpportunity #JAImpact
This is what learning looks like when students take the lead.
From pitching ideas to solving real-world challenges, JA students don’t just learn about careers — they practice them.
Hands-on learning builds confidence, competence, and momentum that lasts far beyond the ...classroom.
#HandsOnLearning #EducationThatWorks #JAStudents
🌹🐠 A Rose Parade Ride Fueled by Learning and Opportunity!
When the The UPS Store float “Sharing Skills for Success” rolled through the Rose Parade, it didn’t just set a Guinness World Records title as the world’s largest animatronic fish — it brought the mission of ...Junior Achievement of Southern California and 3DE by Junior Achievement to life on a national stage.
That towering seahorse symbolized more than engineering excellence. It reflected the real-world skills JA and 3DE help students build every day: teamwork, confidence, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Four outstanding 3DE students from Dominguez High School didn’t just watch this moment — they rode in it. Their presence on the float showcased what’s possible when students are given access to career-connected learning and mentors who believe in their potential.
Through The UPS Store’s Start Small, Grow Big partnership with Junior Achievement, millions of dollars have been invested in empowering young people nationwide — and this Rose Parade moment was proof of that impact in motion.
✨ From local classrooms to a world-record-setting float, this is what happens when education, community, and opportunity come together.
As we start a new year, one thing is clear: how students learn must adapt to our changing economy.
With 39% of skills expected to change in the next five years, preparing students for what’s next requires more than traditional learning.
Our Education for What’s Next ...whitepaper outlines how career-connected learning builds the confidence, skills, and connections students need to navigate the future of work.
#NewYearNewVision #FutureOfWork #EducationThatWorks #JAImpact
