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.

Educators

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

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Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

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Impact Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

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Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan Spotlight

The Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® Now Open for Business!

  Where: Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center

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!

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The Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® Now Open for Business!

Karl & Susan Hascall JA Finance Park®

  Where: Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center

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.

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Karl & Susan Hascall JA Finance Park®

Why 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.

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Why JA Finance Park

2026 Annual Golf Scramble

  Where: Gull Lake View East

 When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00 AM

The JA of Southwest Michigan Golf Scramble is an exciting golf event that incorporates golf, prizes, food and fundraising!

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2026 Annual Golf Scramble

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Students Reached Nationally
2024-2025

158644

Classes Nationally
2024-2025

185953

Volunteers Nationally
2024-2025

22557

Schools Reached Nationally
2024-2025

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