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
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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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We asked a JA Finance Park student one big question 👇
💬 “What’s your favorite part about JA Finance Park?”
His answer? Learning how to budget, separate needs from wants, and make real-world money decisions. 💰✨
“I think here, they teach... you the present day of how the world works with money.”
After taking on the role of a single parent with two kids, he also walked away with something unexpected: even more appreciation for his own parents and the decisions they make every day. ❤️
That’s the power of JA Finance Park: giving students a safe place to practice adulthood before they have to do it for real.
Want to help more students feel prepared for their future? Get involved at jasocal.org.
#JAFinancePark #JuniorAchievement #FinancialLiteracy #FutureReady #SoCalStudents #LearningByDoing
✈️ Happy National Aviation Day!
Could your future be in the sky? 👀 A career as a Commercial Pilot can take you into charter flights, corporate aviation, air tours, cargo operations, and more.
💰 California Pay: $100K–$200K+*
🎓 Four-year degree ...required? Nope!
✈️ You will need: Flight training, FAA certifications, required flight hours & medical qualifications.
🎯 Through JA, students build real-world skills pilots use every day, including decision-making, communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
👀 Could this be your future?
#NationalAviationDay #CouldThisBeYourFuture #CommercialPilot #AviationCareers #CareerExploration #CareerReadiness #FutureReady #JASoCal #JuniorAchievement
Sometimes, seeing someone who looks like you succeeding is all it takes to imagine what’s possible. 💫
“When I saw myself on the career wall, it had to be one of the proudest moments of my life. Many young people will see this wall and know they can achieve any goal they set ...their minds to right here at Universal Studios Hollywood.” — Eric Cooper, Manager of Production Administration
The new Universal Studios Hollywood storefront at JA Finance Park introduces students to the many careers that bring entertainment, hospitality, and tourism to life, including the real people behind them.
Because when young people can see what’s possible, they can begin to see themselves there, too.
We’re proud to partner with Universal Studios Hollywood to inspire the next generation to dream bigger and explore where their future could take them.
#JASoCal #JAFinancePark #CareerExploration #FutureReady #WorkforceDevelopment #UniversalStudiosHollywood
Good news! 🎒✨ The Staples Back-to-School Round-Up Campaign has been extended through August 29!
To celebrate the partnership, members of our JASoCal team have been stopping by local Staples stores to say hello and thank their teams for helping support young people in our ...community. 💙
There’s still time to join in! When you shop at Staples, simply round up your purchase at checkout to support Junior Achievement and programs that connect students with mentorship, real-world learning, and future career opportunities.
A few cents can add up to a big impact. Thank you, Staples, for investing in the futures of our students!
📅 Now through August 29
#JuniorAchievement #JASoCal #Staples #BackToSchool #FinancialLiteracy #CareerReady #SoCalStudents
Students are more motivated when they understand how today's classroom lessons connect to tomorrow's opportunities.
By combining education with real-world experiences, students build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop the perseverance they'll ...carry throughout their lives.
At Junior Achievement, we're helping students discover that learning isn't just about school—it's about preparing for their future.
#JASoCal #FutureReady #Education #StudentSuccess #ExperientialLearning #CareerReadiness
Today, we’re celebrating the power of giving back. 💙
On #NationalNonprofitDay, we’re grateful for the volunteers, educators, partners, donors, and supporters who make our mission possible.
Together, we’re helping young people across Southern California build ...the skills, confidence, and connections they need to create brighter futures. 🌟
Every volunteer hour. Every partnership. Every gift. It all adds up to greater opportunities for the next generation.
Thank you for being part of the JASoCal community!
#NationalNonprofitDay #JuniorAchievement #JASoCal #GiveBack #CommunityImpact #FutureReady
We asked a JA Finance Park student one big question 👇
💬 “What’s your favorite part about JA Finance Park?”
Her answer? 👀
Meeting community volunteers, learning about different careers, and gaining real-world money skills that schools don't ...always have time to teach.
🧠✨ "At school they teach you how to count money. Here, they teach you how to spend it, save it, and manage it."
That's the power of hands-on financial education: helping students build confidence before they step into the real world.
Want to help students build a future they're ready for? Get involved at jasocal.org.
#JAFinancePark #JuniorAchievement #FinancialLiteracy #FutureReady #SoCalStudents #LearningByDoing
Students don't succeed alone.
They thrive because educators, volunteers, business leaders, families, and community partners come together to invest in their future.
Junior Achievement is proud to help build those connections by bringing classrooms and the business... community together through meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
When we work together, everyone benefits.
#JASoCal #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #Education #StudentSuccess #TogetherWeCan
This #BackToSchool season, round up your purchase at Staples to help students get access to mentorship and career skills!
Together with Staples, Junior Achievement is bringing the world of work to life for students, providing opportunities for mentorship, life changing educational ...experiences, career-connected learning, and more.
Learn more about the partnership here: http://bit.ly/4wQc6OS
