Junior Achievement

08/15/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Delta Air Lines for being named #1 on PEOPLE's 2026 Companies That Care list. Delta has been instrumental in supporting the national expansion of Junior Achievement's Dream Accelerator learning experience. You can read more here:

Delta Air Lines, Hilton, American Express, Sephora, Bank of America and more companies feature on PEOPLE’s annual list of 100 companies prioritizing communities and empowering employees.

07/28/2026

This season, round up your purchase at Staples to help students get access to mentorship and career skills through Junior Achievement.

Everything on your list, plus a little extra impact ✨Shop back-to-school deals at Staples all season long (hello, 25¢ supplies),
while giving back to kids in your local community. Learn more about our partnership here: https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/noheader/about_us/corporate-responsibility/junior-achievement/

07/27/2026

Thanks to small businesses and communities showing up, our Start Small Grow Big program has collected donations totalling $10 million to support Junior Achievement and the next generation of entrepreneurs.

If you’d like to be part of what’s next, you can donate at your nearest The UPS Store.

06/22/2026

Are we preparing students for the world they'll inherit?

At Junior Achievement, we believe students need more than academic knowledge alone. They need opportunities to think critically, solve problems creatively, collaborate effectively, and apply their learning in real-world settings.

These aren't just workplace skills. They're life skills.

As technology, AI, and globalization continue to reshape our world, education must evolve alongside them, connecting learning to opportunity and helping students build the confidence and capabilities they'll need for whatever comes next.

06/10/2026

The future takes flight when students are given opportunities to explore, create, and lead. ✈️

A sincere thank you to Delta Air Lines for sponsoring Future Bound 2026 and helping empower the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers!

We are grateful for Delta Air Lines commitment to investing in young people and strengthening pathways to future success.

06/09/2026

🎉 A huge shout out to Staples for their sponsorship of Future Bound by Junior Achievement 2026!

Their support helps empower the next generation of innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs by giving students opportunities to turn ideas into action and build real-world skills.

Thank you, Staples, for investing in the future of young people and helping bring their entrepreneurial journeys to life. 🎉

06/03/2026

The message from education leaders is clear: the connection between classroom learning and future economic success needs strengthening.

As AI, automation, and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, preparing students for what’s next requires more than academic achievement alone. Students need durable skills like critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration paired with real-world experiences that connect education to opportunity.

Career-connected learning is no longer supplemental. It’s essential.

Discover our full findings of our latest research here: https://bit.ly/4uSlu3B

05/19/2026

Here’s a question worth asking: Are we truly preparing students for long-term economic success in a rapidly changing world?

Junior Achievement’s latest thought leadership whitepaper examines the growing disconnect between what students learn in school and the skills they need to thrive in today’s economy.

New research conducted with Basinait Insights found that more than 90% of education leaders recognize this gap, and agree that stronger collaboration with external partners is essential to closing it.

Explore the insights shaping the future of education: https://bit.ly/4uSlu3B

05/18/2026

When education and industry connect, students gain the skills and experiences they need to thrive.

Through powerful partnerships, Junior Achievement helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world opportunity, preparing young people for success in an evolving economy.

05/08/2026

Understanding how to work with money is a career-connected skill needed to promote the economic mobility of students. A big thanks to the American Council of Life Insurers and its members for supporting Junior Achievement and the students it serves through the 2026 !