Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, Inc.

The purpose of Junior Achievement, founded in Massachusetts in 1919, is to empower young people to own their economic success. It's not an easy task, but it's the kind of challenge that JA takes on with creative energy and decisive action. With the support of positive adult role models who volunteer their time, JA enables students to understand business, citizenship, economics, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, and work readiness. The programs also encourage confidence and motivate young people to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. These learning experiences establish the foundation upon which today's students can acquire the skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in a fast-changing world.

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada provides learning experiences align with national and state standards. JA’s curriculum is proven to increase students’ knowledge of topics related to personal finance, work and career-readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our age-appropriate programs are designed for students in grades K through 12.

At Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, we believe that by investing in our youth’s economic futures today, we can change their tomorrow.  Together with business leaders, schools and volunteers, we teach young people how to make smart financial decisions, prepare them for the workforce and become entrepreneurs.  By inspiring them to dream big and see a world of limitless opportunity, we can make the future better for all of us.