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 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 ​

What began as an early experience with JA has grown into a journey of leadership, service, and impact for Karthik.​From ...
06/15/2026

What began as an early experience with JA has grown into a journey of leadership, service, and impact for Karthik.​

From early financial literacy concepts to serving as a JA High School Heroes volunteer, Karthik’s educational journey reflects continuous learning and was most recently recognized last month with the Henry Crown Scholarship—highlighting the impact of investing in students early.​

Now a JA alumnus, we are thrilled to celebrate him as he enters his next chapter and heads off to college.​

With your support, we can continue creating these opportunities for more students across Chicagoland—helping them build confidence, strengthen their skills, and prepare for what’s next.​

Join us on our journey to inspire 400K Futures before June 30. Just $20 allows one student to participate in JA programs and begin exploring their future. https://bit.ly/400KFutures_JAofChicago ​

Limited foursomes remain for our 45th Annual JA Golf Invitational on Monday, July 13 at Medinah Country Club. ⛳Enjoy a f...
06/12/2026

Limited foursomes remain for our 45th Annual JA Golf Invitational on Monday, July 13 at Medinah Country Club. ⛳

Enjoy a full day on Courses 1 and 2, plus a networking breakfast, dinner reception, silent auction, and more.

Your participation helps Junior Achievement bring hands-on learning in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness to Chicagoland students—equipping them with the skills and confidence to succeed in school, work, and life.

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

For $20, you can provide a student with the opportunity to take part in real-world learning that can shift how they see ...
06/10/2026

For $20, you can provide a student with the opportunity to take part in real-world learning that can shift how they see their future. With $500, you can bring that same opportunity to an entire classroom.​

Every student deserves the opportunity to learn through experiences that help them see what’s possible beyond the classroom.​

Join us in opening doors for 1,000 students on our journey to inspiring 400,000 futures this school year.​

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

It's been an exciting year at JA!​Take a journey through the school year and discover what students across Chicagoland h...
06/08/2026

It's been an exciting year at JA!​

Take a journey through the school year and discover what students across Chicagoland have accomplished.​

Our students have spent this school year preparing for their futures. With every JA program and every volunteer who stepped into their classroom to guide and inspire them, they have been learning, growing, and building confidence along the way.​

These experiences are more than moments in a classroom—they are building blocks of a future each student is beginning to imagine.​

Help us provide 1,000 students with the same opportunity before June 30 and bring us closer to inspiring 400,000 student futures this school year.​

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

Last month, we celebrated an incredible group of JA students at our Scholarship Luncheon and Board Meeting at the Union ...
06/03/2026

Last month, we celebrated an incredible group of JA students at our Scholarship Luncheon and Board Meeting at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Joined by parents, educators, board members, and supporters, these students were honored for their academic achievements, commitment to excellence, and determination to succeed. We were proud to award more than $290,000 in scholarships to 22 students and celebrate young people on their way toward bright futures.

We also recognized our JA competition winners for their outstanding work and innovative ideas. Together, these students represent the talent, determination, and potential that will shape our communities for years to come, and we look forward to all they will achieve.

Special thanks to our scholarship providers—Crown Family Philanthropies, PwC, and Experian—and to the many supporters whose generosity makes these scholarships possible. We also thank our competition supporters RSM, Zurich, Loop Capital, UIC, Capgemini, Deloitte, Accenture, Ulta Beauty, and Chuck Norton. Your support opens doors for students to pursue higher education, explore career pathways, and build successful futures.

We’re just two days away! There’s still time to join us for JA’s premier Wine Tasting. Help provide Chicagoland students...
06/02/2026

We’re just two days away! There’s still time to join us for JA’s premier Wine Tasting. Help provide Chicagoland students with transformational education experiences that inspire confidence and prepare them for the future. Enjoy an evening featuring curated wine pairings, networking, and silent auction bidding—all in support of JA’s mission.

Tickets and sponsorships are still available: https://bit.ly/JAWine26
Silent Auction is LIVE: https://JAWine2026.givesmart.com

We’re less than two weeks away from JA’s premier Wine Tasting on June 4—secure your tickets today and join us for this s...
05/22/2026

We’re less than two weeks away from JA’s premier Wine Tasting on June 4—secure your tickets today and join us for this special evening!

The evening will feature curated fine wines, meaningful networking, a silent auction, and a special preview of the impactful programs empowering students across our community. Guests will also enjoy small bites inspired by student-created recipes from our “Battle of the Bites” student competition — showcasing the creativity and talent of the next generation.

Join the partners and supporters helping shape brighter futures for students across our community.

Secure your tickets or sponsorship today: https://bit.ly/JAWine26

Our inaugural Battle of the Bites brought students together for an unforgettable culinary competition!🍽️Last week, five ...
05/08/2026

Our inaugural Battle of the Bites brought students together for an unforgettable culinary competition!🍽️

Last week, five high school culinary teams took the kitchen by storm, bringing their creativity, teamwork, and flavors to life after weeks of preparation through JA’s Company Pop-Up Program. From concept to creation, these students built a plan, developed recipes, and showed up ready to compete.

A huge thank you to Kendall College for hosting us and running an incredible competition, to our judges for their thoughtful feedback and scoring, to our generous sponsors who helped make it all possible, including donating food for the competition, and to everyone who came out to cheer on the teams. And of course, thank you to our students and educators from Dunbar Career Academy, North-Grand High School, Prosser Career Academy, Richards Career Academy, and Southside Occupational Academy. We were beyond impressed by what you created.

Congratulations to North-Grand High School for winning the Battle of the Bites!

Events like this go beyond the kitchen. They give students the chance to build confidence, explore career pathways, and turn their passions into successful futures.

Join us at A Night on the Town, presented by our DuPage Division Board! ✨Experience the adult take on the JA student jou...
05/07/2026

Join us at A Night on the Town, presented by our DuPage Division Board! ✨

Experience the adult take on the JA student journey—choose a career, manage a salary, and make real-world financial decisions along the way. While you explore JA Town, enjoy an evening of small bites, drinks, a silent auction, and more.

Don’t forget to cast your vote for JA Town Mayor—meet the candidates: George Caraballo, Arlene Hybl, Jacki Stuckert, and Kajaria Yarbrough!

Cast your vote here: https://JAtown2026.givesmart.com

Tickets & Sponsorships: bit.ly/DuPageNOTT26

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