Prep time is minimal. After you have registered for a program, staff from our JA office will connect with you several times before the delivery date by phone and/or email. We will answer any questions you may have and give you a clear overview of the program delivery.

JA Northern Alberta offers in-school, online and after-school programs for grades 3-12 with age and stage appropriate lessons, games and activities that are aligned with the Alberta curriculum. 

We are here for you anytime. Please contact programs@janorthalberta.org for additional support.

JA programs are all about experiential learning. Our volunteers use a mix of hands-on activities, discussions and digital learning to engage students. They bring their personal and professional experiences into classrooms and after-school programs to help students connect concepts with real-life situations.

JA programs help students develop confidence, leadership and critical thinking skills in these three areas:

Financial Literacy – JA students save more and borrow less than the average Canadian. Students learn how to create and manage wealth. They develop real-world skills that they can apply to their lives immediately, like setting a budget and establishing financial goals.
Work Readiness – JA inspires students to stay in school and prepares them to succeed in the workforce. Students learn how to translate their interests and skills into successful careers, and develop practical job skills like interviewing, communication and critical thinking.
Entrepreneurship – JA graduates are 50% more likely to open a business. Students are encouraged to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit by experiencing the full lifecycle of a business. Many business leaders cite JA’s Company Program as the catalyst that gave them the ambition to launch their own enterprise and the skills to do so successfully.

Yes, JA provides all the materials you will need to deliver the lessons. You will receive your own Program Guide for Teachers and Volunteers. This is your guide to follow and make your own helpful notes in. On the day of the program JA provides kits for students that includes things name cards, student workbooks and certificates for completing the activity.

Our volunteers come from many different sectors including energy, insurance, tourism, retail and the tech industry to name a few. They are executives, managers, marketing/communication professionals, sales people, small business owners, customer service representatives, human resource managers, post-secondary students, consultants, retirees… the list goes on!

No matter their professional background, all volunteers share one common goal: to educate students and inspire them to achieve their highest potential.
All volunteers participate in program training. Training includes a review of the lessons and activities of the program, as well as some teaching tips and classroom management guidelines. JA volunteers have a range of experience levels in the classroom and with different programs.

What is the teacher’s role?
We ask that teachers provide an enthusiastic and supportive environment for their volunteer(s). You can support your volunteer by assisting them with activities if needed, and by maintaining a classroom conducive to learning. Feel free to inform the volunteer of any behavioral or learning challenges, and give your volunteer an overview of your class’s dynamic and how to best engage your students.

Help us expand our reach! If you’d like to see more JA programs in your school, we invite you to ask the principal or your colleageus to host programming with you and perhaps plan a JA day at your school!