Our Impact
How You Can Get Started with JA
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington 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
Step into a JA learning space and change a life. Your presence can inspire the next generation to dream bigger, think bolder, and build a brighter future!
Schools and Caregivers
Junior Achievement teams up with educators and caregivers to spark student success. Dive into hands-on activities, and thought-provoking experiences designed to bring learning to life and prepare young minds for the future.
Partners
Our partners—both corporate and individual—fuel JA’s mission. Their support delivers powerful programs that prepare local students for success.
Spotlight JA of Greater Washington
2026 Washington Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement’s century-long legacy of connecting what works in business with what works in education is fundamental to both our mission and the Washington Business Hall of Fame program. The Hall of Fame brings together a dynamic collective of leaders and learners through an experience that connects and inspires us all, underpinned by JA’s vision of providing access and opportunity to every student in the region.
2026 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2026 Stock Market Challenge
Feel the Rush. Fuel the Future.
Step onto the trading floor and experience the adrenaline of the stock market—without the risk. In this fast-paced simulation, teams start with $500,000 in fictitious stock and compete to build the highest portfolio value. You’ll analyze market trends, make split-second decisions, and test your risk tolerance in a high-energy environment that reinforces teamwork and sharp thinking.
2026 Stock Market Challenge
JA Finance Park (Entry Level) Greater Washington
Grades: 7-9JA Finance Park® is Junior Achievement's capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students visit JA Finance Park, a realistic on-site or virtual community, to put into practice what they've learned by developing and committing to a personal budget. (Grades 7-9)
JA Finance Park (Entry Level) Greater Washington
3DE by Junior Achievement in Greater Washington
Grades: 9-123DE helps students construct meaning, develop competencies, and strengthen core academic skills through a guided exploration of authentic, real-world business case challenges. The 3DE learning model utilizes case methodology to give students repeated, relevant opportunities to apply their knowledge and solve problems.
3DE by Junior Achievement in Greater Washington
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