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.

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

The Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame

  Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown

 When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:00 PM

Join us for an evening of recognizing our community's business leaders while raising funds for local youth.

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The Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame

2026 JA Stock Market Challenge - Indiana

  Where: Indiana University Southeast - Hoosier Room

 When: Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00 AM

Join us for the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by River Road Asset Management, providing a unique opportunity to engage JA Students, Volunteers, Educators, and corporate partners in an impactful and memorable event.

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2026 JA Stock Market Challenge - Indiana

Louisville Public Media Joins JA BizTown: Turning Up the Volume on Learning!

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana has welcomed Louisville Public Media to JA BizTown with a new storefront and interactive DJ booth that immerses students in the world of broadcasting. Through hands-on activities like curating playlists and making on-air announcements, students build real-world communication, teamwork, and creativity skills. This partnership strengthens JA’s mission by helping young people explore media careers and understand the vital role public media plays in informing and connecting communities.

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Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Empowers Students with Real-World Financial Skills at the 2025 Stock Market Challenge

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s 2025 Stock Market Challenge brought hundreds of students together for a fast-paced, hands-on simulation that strengthened their real-world financial decision-making skills. The event empowered teens to experience market strategy, teamwork, and critical thinking in action—skills that will support them in school, careers, and life.

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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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