Impact
Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.
Get Started With JA
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.
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
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.
I am a teacher, parent or student looking for stand-alone activities, facilitator guides, or ancillary resources that support learning.
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.
Spotlight JA of Kentuckiana
2026 JA Stock Market Challenge - Kentucky
Join us for the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by [] , providing a unique opportunity to engage JA Students, Volunteers, Educators, and corporate partners in an impactful and memorable event.
View EventJA Inspire to Hire 2026
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 leading up to the mega-career fair at the Kentucky Expo Center.
This career exploration is large in scope and impact, with over 60 exhibitors engaging students in the skills needed for jobs that will be in demand when they graduate, and they will learn about the equipment used on those jobs daily, along with an opportunity to interview for positions and internships.
DeSales Seniors Earn Kentucky’s First JA Essential Work Skills Credentials
Two DeSales High School seniors made history as the first students in Kentucky to earn the JA Essential Work Skills Credential. Through the JA Essential Skills for Work program, they completed 10 sessions on career readiness, including a simulated internship. By earning six micro-credentials in essential workplace skills, they achieved the full credential, which they can showcase to colleges and employers. Congratulations to Tye, Ethan, and DeSales for this accomplishment!
Learn MoreGotta Go Waste and Recycling Inspires Next Generation Through JA BizTown Partnership
Gotta Go Waste and Recycling is sponsoring a position in the JA BizTown town hall to give students hands-on experience in waste management careers. Students will learn about sustainability, teamwork, and financial skills while exploring the importance of sanitation services and potential career paths.
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