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Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement in California

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.

Meeting the Mandate: Junior Achievement's Commitment to AB 2927

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.

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From Elementary to Young Adulthood: A Continuum of Success

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.

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Investing in California's Future

JA is committed to empowering youth with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today’s economic landscape. Through strategic partnerships, JA fosters resilient local communities through youth workforce development initiatives and expanding access to social capital.

Partner with Junior Achievement Today

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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Junior Achievement California

Our Core Initiatives

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Youth Empowerment:
- 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

Our Impact

4,828,747
Students Reached Nationally (2024-2025)
185,953
Volunteers Nationally (2024-2025)
158,644
Classes Nationally (2024-2025)
22,557
Schools Reached Nationally (2024-2025)

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