Impact
Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.
Get Started With JA
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.
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
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.
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.
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.
Spotlight JA of the Heartland
2026 JA Taste of Achievement Boos & Bites
Join Junior Achievement of the Heartland for a scarily fun evening of tasty "bites" and specialty "boos" from local vendors!
View EventCelebrating 70 Years
Junior Achievement of the Heartland is celebrating 70 years in 2026.
Learn MorePartnering with Junior Achievement Using Your DAF
Transform lives using your Donor Advised Fund, DAF!
Learn MoreVolunteering 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!
Learn MoreGet Involved with Junior Achievement!
Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of the Heartland.
