Junior Achievement of Chicago

Junior Achievement of Chicago We give young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.
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OUR VISION
We give young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Our corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JA programs empow

er students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world – enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.

What a great day at Medinah Country Club for our 45th Annual JA Golf Invitational!Thank you to everyone who attended and...
08/20/2026

What a great day at Medinah Country Club for our 45th Annual JA Golf Invitational!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make a direct impact on students across Chicagoland. Thanks to your generosity, JA programs will support an additional 21,000 students this school year, helping young people build the skills, confidence, and knowledge to succeed.

A special thank you to our Major Sponsors for their incredible support, BlueStar, CDW, ITW, Lenovo, and RSM.

We’re grateful to have you on the course and on the journey with us. From the first tee to the final putt, your support is helping students prepare for their futures!

Huntington Bank is helping shape brighter futures for students across the Chicagoland area.This past school year, their ...
07/30/2026

Huntington Bank is helping shape brighter futures for students across the Chicagoland area.

This past school year, their support helped bring Junior Achievement programs to 2,726 students in 114 classrooms, giving students the tools to make smart financial decisions, explore career opportunities, and build the skills needed for future success.

Thank you, Huntington Bank, for investing in the next generation and creating lasting impact.

Junior Achievement of Chicago is proud to announce our 43rd Annual Chicago Business Hall of Fame on Monday, October 5, 2...
07/22/2026

Junior Achievement of Chicago is proud to announce our 43rd Annual Chicago Business Hall of Fame on Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Chicago Cultural Center.

Join us as we honor our 2026 Class of Laureates, Martin Cabrera, Jr., Cheryl Francis, and Charles A. Tribbett, III, for their outstanding leadership, innovation, and lasting contributions to business and our community.

The evening will include a cocktail reception, induction ceremony, dinner, and networking. During the ceremony, JA students will celebrate each laureate's legacy and invite them to share their inspiring stories.

We hope you will join us in celebrating these exceptional leaders while supporting the next generation of changemakers.

Sponsorships and tickets are available. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/CBHF2026 or contact Lindsey Palaschak at [email protected].

Thank you to TIAA and Nuveen for investing in Chicagoland students and helping them build the skills needed for future s...
07/15/2026

Thank you to TIAA and Nuveen for investing in Chicagoland students and helping them build the skills needed for future success. Through financial literacy and career readiness programming, TIAA and Nuveen empowered 7,935 students this school year with the tools to explore career pathways, strengthen financial confidence, and prepare for what’s next.

07/12/2026

Our 45th Annual Golf Invitational at Medinah Country Club is just 2 days away!

Before we hit the course, you can join in on the excitement through the events Silent Auction, featuring more than 80 incredible items. From vacation getaways and golf experiences to sports tickets, technology, dining, and more, there’s something for everyone.

Every bid helps support JA of Chicago and the students we serve. Proceeds from the auction help us kick off another school year of delivering hands-on learning experiences that prepare young people for successful futures.

The auction closes at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, so don’t wait to place your bids!

Browse the auction and start bidding today: https://JAGolf26.givesmart.com

Our 45th Annual Golf Invitational Silent Auction is officially LIVE!Whether you're joining us on the course or supportin...
07/09/2026

Our 45th Annual Golf Invitational Silent Auction is officially LIVE!

Whether you're joining us on the course or supporting from afar, now is your chance to bid on incredible items while making a difference for Chicagoland students.

Explore an exciting selection of vacation stays, golf experiences, sports tickets, tech, dining, entertainment, and more. Every bid helps equip young people with the skillset, mindset, and confidence to thrive.

The auction closes on Wednesday, July 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Place your bids now: https://JAGolf26.givesmart.com

⛳ The fairways are filling up!With less than two weeks until our 45th Annual Golf Outing, only four foursomes remain!Joi...
07/01/2026

⛳ The fairways are filling up!

With less than two weeks until our 45th Annual Golf Outing, only four foursomes remain!

Join 50+ companies and business leaders at Medinah Country Club, host of the 2026 Presidents Cup, for a day of golf, networking, and fun while helping equip Chicagoland youth with the skillset, mindset, and confidence to reach their full potential.

Register your foursome today before the final spots are gone!

Secure your foursome or sponsorship: https://bit.ly/JAGolf26

Only 1 day left to support 400,000 Futures this school year!​Summer break is approaching, but at Junior Achievement, we'...
06/29/2026

Only 1 day left to support 400,000 Futures this school year!​

Summer break is approaching, but at Junior Achievement, we're still hard at work preparing students for successful futures.​

We bring learning to life through real-world experiences that help young people build financial literacy, explore career pathways, and develop the entrepreneurial mindset to thrive. These moments spark confidence and show students what’s possible for their future.​

Join us on our journey to inspire and prepare the next generation.​

Support students: https://bit.ly/400KFutures_JAofChicago​
Learn more about JA: https://chicago.ja.org/

Want to double your impact?​With a $20 gift, you support one JA student. When making your gift, follow the steps to see ...
06/25/2026

Want to double your impact?​

With a $20 gift, you support one JA student. When making your gift, follow the steps to see if your employer will match your donation—doubling your support for students across Chicagoland.​

Learn more and support JA on our journey to inspiring 400K Futures: https://bit.ly/400KFutures_JAofChicago

What are JA students saying—and how can you support them?​Join us on our journey to inspiring 400,000 student futures be...
06/18/2026

What are JA students saying—and how can you support them?​

Join us on our journey to inspiring 400,000 student futures before June 30 and help give young people the opportunity to prepare for their futures now.​

Learn more and support 400K Futures: https://bit.ly/400KFutures_JAofChicago ​

Address

651 W Washington Boulevard, Ste 404
Chicago, IL
60661

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+13127151300

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