Skip Navigation
Junior Achievement

Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana 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.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

Online resources for Kentuckiana Teachers and Parents

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana 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.

Program Resources

I am a teacher, parent or student looking for stand-alone activities, facilitator guides, or ancillary resources that support learning.

Learn More about Program Resources

Donate

I want to support Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana in the effort to provide free online resources to teachers and parents with a gift to my local JA.

Donate

Spotlight JA of Kentuckiana

View the details for Topgolf 2025

Topgolf 2025

  Where: TopGolf
 When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 2:00 PM

Join us at the third annual PLAYFOREAJA by signing up your team today!

View Event
Topgolf 2025
View the details for JA Inspire to Hire Fall 2025

JA Inspire to Hire Fall 2025

  Where: Kentucky Exposition Center
 When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 8:30 AM

JA Inspire to Hire is a two-day, hands-on career expo impacting over 6,500 students. The JA Inspire to Hire initiative includes curriculum and activities prior to attending the mega-career fair at the Kentucky Expo Center.

This career exploration is massive in size and impact with over 58 exhibitors engaging students in the skills needed for jobs that will be in demand when they graduate and will learn about the equipment that is used on those jobs daily, along with an opportunity to interview for positions and internships.

View Event
JA Inspire to Hire Fall 2025
Read the Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s Volunteer of the Year

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s Volunteer of the Year

David Callan has been named Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s Volunteer of the Year, recognizing his years of dedication to JA, the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame, and WDRB. As a longtime producer at WDRB, David worked behind the scenes to ensure seamless storytelling and event production. Even in retirement, he continues to shape future storytellers through his work at Jeffersonville High School. His contributions to JA BizTown and the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame have given countless students hands-on experience in broadcasting and leadership. Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana President Jennifer Helgeson praised David’s unwavering commitment, calling his impact immeasurable. His passion, precision, and mentorship have left a lasting legacy, making this award truly well deserved.

Read Blog
Read the Duke Energy Foundation Supports Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to Deliver Work Readiness Programs to Southern Indiana Young Adults

Duke Energy Foundation Supports Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to Deliver Work Readiness Programs to Southern Indiana Young Adults

The Duke Energy Foundation is partnering with Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to deliver hands-on work readiness programs to underserved young adults in Southern Indiana, particularly those in recovery or life transitions at places like Genesis House. This initiative brings essential career, financial literacy, and personal development training directly to community-based settings, empowering participants to build brighter futures.

Read Blog
54335
Students Reached Locally
2023-2024
1694
Classes Locally
2023-2024
3132
Volunteers Locally
2023-2024
272
Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024
487527
Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, Inc..

Donate Volunteer Request A Program

Any questions? Contact us!



We use cookies to provide you a personalized experience. How we do this is by analyzing user behavior on our site and sharing data with our advertising and analytics partners. You consent to our cookie policy if you continue to use this website.

I understand