Junior Achievement Usa

3DE by JA is an innovative high school instructional model proven to accelerate student engagement and academic outcomes in traditional public high schools. The instructional model at 3DE schools is based around case method, wherein the cases are a platform to connect an interdisciplinary project-based approach to standards-based learning. Case Method integrates real-world concepts and experiences across all disciplines and subject areas, allowing students to gain access and skills to navigate careers in high-growth industries. The program is designed to expose students to hands-on, project-based learning challenges provided by local and national business partners. Students learn through real-world experiences to develop competencies for competitiveness, while increasing in-class engagement, discovering individual value, and accelerating academic comprehension. This comprehensive approach unlocks the creative capital of educators and fosters the behaviors, skills, and mindsets that drive student access and opportunity.

In JA Career Speaker Series, a volunteer guest speaker visits the classroom or participates virtually and shares information about his or her career, work, and education experience. The speaker may bring props, work samples, or other visuals to help engage students. JA Career Speaker Series is part of the JA work and career readiness pathway and can be placed in grades K-12. The learning experience is available in classroom based, remote synchronous, recorded video, or after-school/out-of-school implementation. JA learning experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness.The JA Career Speaker Series Program was utilized by school counselors during their career exploration lessons with students in grades K-5. These local videos helped to expose students to real careers available in our community. 96% of school counselors agreed that these videos enhanced their lessons and they were eager to participate again each year!

The JA High School Heroes and JA College Champion programs transform high school and college students into role models who inspire elementary students by teaching the Junior Achievement curriculum. High school or college students are matched with an elementary school teacher and grouped into teams of 2 to 4 to teach a series of five 45-minute sessions, either weekly or in a day, to an elementary class. Heroes and Champions develop and enhance team building, public speaking, and leadership skills, while elementary students learn financial basics through fun and interactive lessons. The JA Programs are aligned to State standards. All JA programs focus on one or more of our three pillars of student success: financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship. Each lesson is activity-based, reinforcing important concepts through hands-on learning.

JA Launch Lesson recruits entrepreneurs and business owners to commit one hour of their time to share their stories and open the eyes of high school students to the opportunities of creating their own companies. Entrepreneurs and business owners are paired with a school that works best for their schedules and provides discussion guidelines for shaping their talk and engaging with students. The experience offers volunteers the opportunity to connect with students, provide relevant information about their company and entrepreneurial journey, and share advice and next steps for students who are interested in starting their own businesses.

JA Inspire is more than a career fair; it brings together the business community and local schools and is designed to help launch middle school students into their future high school, college, careers and beyond. The program is both classroom- and event-based and consists of three segments: 1. In-class sessions presented by the classroom teacher; 2. the hands-on JA Inspire Expo; and 3. an in-class debrief. During the JA Inspire Expo, students participate in hands-on activities, often using equipment or tools used on a job. The multi-hour experience is configurable to align with local industry and career opportunities. JA Inspire is part of the JA work and career readiness pathway and is intended for middle school students (grades 6-8). JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness.JA Inspire provides opportunities for students to learn about different career industries. Not all students receive career mentorship at home or have access to all the career options that may be available to them. Through JA Inspire, students get the opportunity to learn about careers from caring mentors in time to plan their high school coursework, have a better path to success, and a pathway to prosperity. For businesses, this is their chance to build their future workforce through experiential and hands-on learning.