Junior Achievement Of Western New York

Junior Achievement is a solution provider, laying the foundation for greater economic mobility and stability across WNY and fulfilling the promise of economic independence for today's youth.

Research shows that JA alumni have HIGHER education attainment and median household income than the general U.S. population, and when asked to consider their household financial situation growing up, compared to now, there is a notable shift from lower income to middle and upper income.

Junior Achievement’s learning experiences promote the transferable skills and competencies students need to take advantage of economic opportunity and achieve economic mobility. Our lessons use financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial concepts to emphasize the importance of continuing education and training beyond high school, especially in high-growth, high-demand fields. At the same time, our experiential learning approach ensures students gain the critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and technical literacy skills needed to become lifelong learners to navigate “what’s next” in our ever-changing world.