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 Southwest Michigan 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.
Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan Spotlight
2026 Annual Golf Scramble
The JA of Southwest Michigan Golf Scramble is an exciting golf event that incorporates golf, prizes, food and fundraising!
View EventKarl & Susan Hascall JA Finance Park®
JA Finance Park® is Junior Achievement's capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. This program helps students build a foundation on which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime.
Learn MoreWhy JA Finance Park
Watch students from Loy Norrix and Kalamazoo Central High School bring classroom learning to life during their visit to JA Finance Park! Hear from students, teachers, and JA staff about the importance and impact of this program.
Learn MoreThe Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® Now Open for Business!
In this fully interactive town that simulates the day-to-day functions of a thriving community, 5th and 6th grade students become both producers and consumers!
Learn MoreGet Involved with Junior Achievement!
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