Junior High Programs

Investment Strategies

 *Program available virtually

The earlier youth learn financial literacy, the more likely they are to invest and save later in life. Recent U.S. research has found that “people who have had financial education participate more often in retirement programs, make larger contributions and have a much higher savings rate than others”.

JA’s Investment Strategies program (ISP) teaches students how to save and invest for the future. The program includes both interactive classroom lessons and an online stock market simulation, Invest JA, where students manage their own simulated stock portfolio. The simulation is linked to live data from North American stock markets and is an exciting, risk-free way for students to apply the investing principles they learn in the program.

Economics for Success

*Program available virtually

For many students, the transition from high school to post-secondary education or employment can be overwhelming. Students often feel that their high-school experiences haven’t adequately prepared them to meet the demands of university, a career, or living on their own.

In Economics for Success, students take a closer look at the advantages of staying in school, as well as learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Volunteers from the local business community partner with classroom teachers to help students see the link between education and achieving their goals. A third-party study found that over 65% of past Achievers credit JA with their decision to stay in school and enrol in post-secondary education, 75% believe JA had a significant impact on their financial-literacy, decision-making skills, and business sense.

World of Choices

World of Choices brings students together with career mentors working in desired fields, industries, and professions.  In small sessions, students learn first-hand what it takes to be successful.  Each student can participate in interactive sessions that will open up a world of choices for Canadian youth.

Company Program

The cornerstone of Junior Achievement, the JA Company Program sees groups of students work together to operate their own business venture.  The Company Program may run in-school or as an after-school activity.