Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Develop the job-hunting skills needed to earn a job.
-- Research potential careers.
-- Create a basic resume.
-- Recognize appropriate behavior for an interview.
-- Identify personal soft skills.
There are currently two versions of JA It’s My Future available for classroom use. Both versions encompass the core objectives listed above, with JA It’s My Future (Civics Enhancement) focused on civics principles and practical applications.
JA It's My Future is part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and is recommended for students in middle school. This volunteer-led program can be implemented as a classroom-based, remote synchronous, or after-school program. It includes six 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout. Spanish translation is available for JA It's My Future.
JA teachers and volunteers are encouraged, as part of this program, to utilize the resources available in JA Connect®, located at connect.ja.org. This self-guided experience includes interactives, JA Here to Career, games and apps for student use.
JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
JA Program Details
After School
Virtual
Virtual Implementation
Remote live implementation is available for JA It's My FutureProgram Resources
- Descripción General de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA It's My Future
- Descripción General de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA It's My Future JAID
- JA Connect Educator-Volunteer Resource Sheet, JA It's My Future 2.0 (Civics Enhancement)
- JA It's My Future (Civics Enhancement) JA in a Day Learning Experience Brief
- JA It's My Future (Civics Enhancement) JA in a Day Learning Experience Overview
- JA It's My Future (Civics Enhancement) Learning Experience Brief
- JA It's My Future (Civics Enhancement) Learning Experience Overview
- JA It's My Future JA in a Day Learning Experience Brief
- JA It's My Future JA in a Day Learning Experience Overview
- JA It's My Future Learning Experience Brief
- JA It's My Future Learning Experience Overview
- JA Resource Center for Volunteers and Educators
- Resumen de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA It's My Future
- Resumen de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA It's My Future JAID
- STEM Guide for JA Learning Experiences
Alignment with Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
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National Standards
While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.
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State Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.
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Scope and Sequence
Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.
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