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 hereSchools and Parents
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Schools and Parents, begin herePartners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Partners, begin hereOnline 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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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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Third Annual PlayFORE JA Topgolf
Join us at the third annual PLAYFOREAJA by signing up your team today!
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JA Inspire to Hire Fall 2025
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.
JA Inspire to Hire Fall 2025
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.
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Duke Energy Foundation Supports Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to Deliver Work Readiness Programs to Southern Indiana Young Adults
The Duke Energy Foundation announced its support for Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s (JAKY) new initiative aimed at empowering young adults outside traditional classrooms. With this funding, JAKY will deliver hands-on work readiness programs at The Excel Center–Clarksville, a tuition-free adult charter high school operated by Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana. The center helps adults earn high school diplomas and industry-recognized certifications.
The initiative focuses on practical skills like financial literacy, job preparedness, and personal development, delivered in community-based settings. Leaders from JAKY, The Excel Center, and Duke Energy emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing workforce challenges and providing equitable opportunities for adult learners.
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