Junior Achievement Of Western New York

The middle grades program helps students in grades sixth through eighth build on concepts the students learned in junior achievement's elementary school program and reinforces the value of workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Students are introduced to many economic concepts and useful facts about the working world. The program is taught by a volunteer consultant from the local business community.

The high school program teaches students from ninth through twelfth grade about concepts relating to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness. The volunteers bring real- life business experience and guidance into the classroom at a time that represents an essential crossroads for young people. The program is taught by a volunteer consultant from the local business community.

Junior Achievement receives donations of materials, services, and equipment from various organizations. The curriculum is delivered by volunteers from the community who prepare students for the real world and the value of contributing to their community.