How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Chicago 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.

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Volunteers

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

Volunteers, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

JA of Chicago Spotlight

Chicago Business Hall of Fame

  Where: Wintrust's Grand Banking Hall

 When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:30 PM

In this prestigious event, Junior Achievement will be honoring influential, visionary leaders from the business community that have made a significant impact, created new opportunities, and elevated the educational landscape for youth in their communities in regards to financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness.

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Chicago Business Hall of Fame

JA of Chicago 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Impact

Explore how JA of Chicago empowered students in 2024 through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness programs. Our annual report highlights our key achievements, growth, and inspiring stories, showcasing the impact of our work in shaping the next generation of leaders.

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2025-2026 Scholarships

Junior Achievement of Chicago is proud to support graduating seniors who have participated in JA programming with a variety of scholarship opportunities. These awards recognize students who demonstrate leadership, academic commitment, and the entrepreneurial spirit fostered through their JA experiences.

Learn more and apply today!

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396913

Students Reached Locally
2024-2025

18099

Classes Locally
2024-2025

3973

Volunteers Locally
2024-2025

785

Schools Reached Locally
2024-2025

1124772

Contact Hours Locally
2024-2025

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