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
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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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Over a century of experience. Generations of impact.
Through career-connected learning, Junior Achievement is accelerating economic mobility and ensuring students are ready for what’s next. 🌟
#EducationForWhatsNext #EconomicMobility #JAStudents #FutureSkills
Registration is officially open!
Join us on April 13 at Sherwood Country Club for the 31st Annual JA SoCal Golf Classic, presented by Delta.
Secure your foursome, sponsorship, or Golf School spot today:
🔗https://bit.ly/jasocal-golf-2026
Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce and JA Inspire helps bridge that gap early!
By participating in JA Inspire, companies invest in future talent while making a measurable impact on students’ confidence, preparedness, and career awareness.
It’s meaningful... engagement with lasting results.
Partner with JA Inspire 2026 and help prepare students for what’s next.
Explore ways to get involved: 🔗 jasocal.org/ja-inspire/
#JAInspire #CorporateImpact #WorkforceDevelopment #TheJAEffect
We asked a JA Finance Park student one big question 👇
💬 “What’s your favorite part about JA Finance Park?”
Her answer? 👀
Learning to adjust lifestyle expectations, make smarter budgeting choices, and understand that future planning means managing ...financial responsibilities in addition to education.
🧠✨ This is what hands-on financial education looks like: real skills, real choices, real impact.
Want to help students build a future they’re ready for? Get involved at jasocal.org.
#JAFinancePark #JuniorAchievement #FinancialLiteracy #FutureReady #SoCalStudents #LearningByDoing
JA isn’t an add-on.
JA isn’t a one-day program.
JA isn’t theoretical learning.
JA is a strategic education partner helping students build the confidence, skills, and connections they need to thrive in a changing economy.
Through hands-on, real-world... learning, we help young people see what’s possible — and how to get there.
#WhatJAReallyIs #OpportunityInAction #JAImpact
For more than 30 years, the JASoCal Golf Classic has brought together business leaders who believe opportunity should be accessible to every student!
Each swing supports real-world education that helps young people build confidence, skills, and economic mobility.
This ...is golf with a purpose!
Learn more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/jasocal-golf-2026
At JA, our culture reflects our mission.
We believe education should open doors, relationships should create momentum, and collaboration should drive lasting impact.
Proud of the people who make this work possible every day.
#JACommunity #PurposeAtWork
Education is a shared effort, and its impact lasts a lifetime.
On International Day of Education, we celebrate the educators, partners, and volunteers who help bring real-world learning into classrooms and create pathways to opportunity for students everywhere.
...#InternationalDayOfEducation #JACommunity #EducationAndOpportunity
JA Inspire helps students connect learning to real life.
From understanding alternatives to traditional college paths, to building credit awareness and interview skills, students gain practical knowledge they can apply right away.
These moments of clarity and ...confidence are what make learning last beyond the school day.
Explore how JA Inspire supports classroom learning.
🔗 jasocal.org/ja-inspire/
#JAInspire #EducatorSupport #CareerExploration #StudentSuccess
