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Junior Achievement

Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

How you can get started

Junior Achievement of the Heartland provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

Online resources for JA of the Heartland Teachers and Parents

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is providing free online resources to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today. We are committed to doing this until we can all be certain again.

Digital Resources

Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers. JA is providing access to learning experiences that students can do on their own, with a parent or other caring adult, or with teachers via a digital environment.

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A Real Piece of Work: The Job Podcast for Young People

The Job Podcast for Young People features real people sharing real stories on how they found their passion and navigated their path to career success.

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Spotlight JA of the Heartland

JA Inspiration Center Capital Campaign

The new JA Inspiration Center will offer life-changing opportunities for students to apply classroom economic and career concepts in a real-life simulated setting.

INVEST IN STUDENTS' LIVES
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Partnering with Junior Achievement Using Your DAF

Transform lives using your Donor Advised Fund, DAF!

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Partnering with Junior Achievement Using Your DAF
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Volunteering in the Classroom

Sharing your professional and personal experiences through the JA program you have selected helps students see how they can achieve their dreams!

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Volunteering in the Classroom
View the details for 2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Quad Cities

2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Quad Cities

  Where: Various locations in the Quad Cities
 When: Friday, February 21, 2025 9:00 AM

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

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2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Quad Cities
52771
Students Reached Locally
2023-2024
2184
Classes Locally
2023-2024
2399
Volunteers Locally
2023-2024
211
Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of the Heartland.

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