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.

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

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

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.

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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.

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Spotlight JA of Kentuckiana

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.

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JA Inspire to Hire Fall 2025

2025 JA Stock Market Challenge - Kentucky

  Where: Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana

 When: Thursday, December 04, 2025 9:00 AM

Join us for the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by [TBD Sponsor], providing a unique opportunity to engage JA Students, Volunteers, Educators, and corporate partners in an impactful and memorable event.

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2025 JA Stock Market Challenge - Kentucky

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana President Receives Prestigious National Award

Jennifer Helgeson, President of Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, has been awarded the 2025 Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award at the JA USA National Leadership Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. This national honor recognizes outstanding first-time JA Area Presidents for their exceptional leadership and impact. Under Helgeson’s guidance, JA Kentuckiana has seen significant growth and innovation. She credited the success to her dedicated team, board, volunteers, and community supporters. The award honors the legacy of Karl Flemke, former JA Inc. president, and celebrates leaders who inspire the next generation through education and empowerment.

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Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Impacts Over 4,000 Floyd County Students Thanks to Caesars Foundation Investment

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana reached 4,062 students in Floyd County last year, thanks in part to a generous investment from the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County. Educators praised the relevance of the curriculum, highlighting its integration into classroom learning. JA President Jennifer Helgeson expressed gratitude for the Foundation’s partnership, emphasizing its role in equipping students with essential skills in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship to build brighter futures.

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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

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