Empowering California's Future: Junior Achievement Delivers on AB 2927 & Beyond.
Junior Achievement provides experiential learning that empowers California youth (ages 5-25) to build the financial literacy and career-ready skills to thrive in today’s world.
JA Financial Literacy is a semester-long course for grades 9–12 that introduces essential financial concepts, empowering learners to make informed decisions about earning, spending, saving, investing, and managing credit.
California's Assembly Bill 2927 recognizes the urgent need for financial literacy education. Junior Achievement is a proven partner in fulfilling this mandate. Our programs directly address the core competencies outlined in AB 2927, ensuring students gain essential knowledge in budgeting, saving, credit, and investing. We provide educators with ready-to-implement resources and curriculum, making financial literacy accessible and impactful in every classroom.
Junior Achievement delivers measurable results through programs designed to meet the evolving needs of students at every stage of their educational journey. Since 2015, JA in California has inspired more than 1.8 million students while partnering with educators and businesses to bridge the gap between education and the real world, creating a sustainable talent pipeline and empowering young Californians to thrive and drive economic growth.
Join us in empowering California's youth. Whether you're an educator, a state employee, or an elected official, your partnership can make a difference. Get in touch with your local JA office today.
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Our Core Initiatives
- Prioritize K-12 experiential education and programs, including Financial Literacy curriculum
- Expand access to entrepreneurship programs
- Increase career readiness partnerships
- Promote youth leadership development opportunities
Fostering Resilient Communities:
- Enhance Workforce Development initiatives
- Expand youth employment programs to promote economic mobility
- Increase Access to Community Resources (transportation, internet access, libraries, etc.)
Sustainable Solutions:
- Preserve incentives for charitable giving
- Incentivize and reduce risks for volunteering
- Promote public-private/cross-sector partnerships that foster social and economic mobility
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.