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.

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Schools and Parents

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

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Partners

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

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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

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

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

2025 Quad Cities Area Business Hall of Fame

  Where: Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center

 When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:30 PM

Celebrate in an evening of honoring outstanding community leaders who represent the very best in Quad City Area businesses.

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2025 Quad Cities Area Business Hall of Fame

2025 JA Golf Classic - Dubuque

  Where: Meadows Golf Club & Event Center

 When: Friday, September 12, 2025 12:00 PM

Join us for the JA Golf Classic in Dubuque! Junior Achievement is dedicated to teaching young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for the future, and make smart fiscal choices.

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2025 JA Golf Classic - Dubuque

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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