Tomorrows are more important than ever

JA of Mad River Region's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential.

Why Junior Achievement?

JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. They realize they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Through your participation as an organization or as an individual, these statistics below can begin to change in your community:

> 20% of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.

> 49% of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.

> 36% of Americans say that they have at some point in their lives felt their financial situation was out of control.

> 91% of millennials wish they had greater access to entrepreneurial education programs.

Which Way to JA

Corporate Donor

Your corporation can support the growing need for youth development in Mad River by helping today's students with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st century workplace.

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INDIVIDUAL DONOR
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can make a donation directly to JA of Mad River Region!

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Corporate Volunteer

By volunteering for JA through your organization, you can be in the classroom during work hours and you can share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.

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INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can volunteer in your community directly with JA of Mad River Region!

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Educator

Quality volunteers from the community come into your classroom to deliver proven, hands-on programming that inspires students to understand the opportunities provided by education.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT JA PROGRAMS
Not an Educator? Find out how you can get JA programs into your Mad River school!

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Students Reached Nationally
2018-2019

208373

Classes Nationally
2018-2019

247350

Volunteers Nationally
2018-2019

21503

Schools Reached Nationally
2018-2019

JA of Mad River Spotlight

Amazon Smile

You shop. Amazon gives! Please go to smile.amazon.com to get set-up!

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UPDATED-Women and Wine Madison County

Where: The Brennan Loft, 158 South Main St, London OH 43140
When: Tuesday, September 01, 2020 5:30 PM

Please note: Coming in September 2020! In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we have decided to postpone any date announcements until September 2020. Updates will be posted here.
Join us for an evening of re-connection, networking and fundraising! Click here for more

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Thank you Speedway, LLC

Speedway, LLC has been a tremendous partner of JA of Mad River Region. From employees volunteering in our classrooms, volunteering at a fundraiser or being a major partner in an event, Speedway’s support of JA Mad River has been instrumental in our success.

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