Mission
To empower young people to own their economic success.

Purpose

•  Junior Achievement is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

• Junior Achievement’s programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

Core Values

• Belief in the boundless potential of young people
• Commitment to the principles of market based economics and entrepreneurship
• Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity and excellence in how we do it
• Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals
• Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
• Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning