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Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

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Education for What's Next! Junior Achievement of Central Iowa is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information, visit https://centraliowa.ja.org/

As K-12th grade experts in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness programs, JA connects business and school communities through their volunteer network to deliver relevant, inspiring, and standard-aligned educational experiences.

06/16/2026

A huge thank you to our outgoing 2025-2026 JA Emerging Leaders Board Chair, Sarah Nauman!

Sarah's dedication to Junior Achievement has gon far beyond leading the JA Emerging Leaders Board. From recruiting volunteers for JA Finance Park to serving on the JA Rising Women Committee, she has been a tremendous champion for our students and our mission.

Thank you, Sarah, for your leadership, enthusiasm and commitment to helping young people succeed. Your impact will be felt for years to come!

06/15/2026

JA BizTown teaches students the importance of being engaged members of their community. Why stop there?

Take those lessons beyond JA and join our friends at the Iowa Senior Games as they host the 2026 Granny Basketball National Tournament in Ankeny, July 17–19. Volunteers are needed to help make this national event a success!

Sign up to volunteer today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BA4AF2DA0F8C52-63540399-july #/

06/14/2026

It’s your last chance to make it out to the Birdies for Charity, Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club! Your support helps local children’s charities, including Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and makes a direct impact on students across our community.

Get out there today and help us continue providing Central Iowa students with education for what’s next.

06/12/2026

⛳ Get Seen on the Green! Can’t make it out to the JA Golf Classic but still want to support Junior Achievement of Central Iowa? No problem, become a hole or tee sponsor today!

Your support makes a meaningful impact in helping students become workforce ready and prepared for future success. Our programs reach more than 40,000 students across Central Iowa each year, and we couldn’t do it without supporters like you!

Click the link below to sponsor a hole today!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2jgocla/event/32ndannualjagolfclassic/

06/11/2026

We're expanding our team! We're hiring a Director of Education Partnerships!

Join Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and help expand career-connected learning opportunities for more than 40,000 students across the state.

We're seeking a relationship-focused leader to build and strengthen school district partnerships, lead a talented education team, and drive meaningful impact for students and educators.

Ready to help shape the future of education in Iowa? We'd love to hear from you, Apply today: https://www.indeed.com/job/director-education-partnerships-74162e0830bcfce1

06/10/2026

It's opening day! The Principal Charity Classic has officially begun at Wakonda Club and there is still time to be part of the action.

Join us for an incredible week of world-class golf, community impact, and fun, all while supporting Iowa Children's Charities, including Junior Achievement of Central Iowa.

Grab your tickets and experience it for yourself: https://principalcharityclassic.com/tickets

06/09/2026

We're proud to celebrate our 2025-2026 JA Appreciation Event Award Winners!

Each Year, we take time to recognize the incredible partners, volunteers, educators, and student leaders who make Junior Achievement’s mission of providing education for what’s next possible. While our JA Appreciation Event was postponed due to weather, we are grateful for the opportunity to still highlight the outstanding impact of this year’s honorees.

Join us in celebrating:
Farm Bureau Financial Services: JA Company of the Year accepted by Sara Summy
Marshalltown Community School District: JA School District of the Year accepted by Superintendent, Dr. Theron Schutte
Tim Grabinski: JA Board Member of the Year
Matt Janssen, Ashley Johnson, and Kate Gibson-Overby: Volunteers of the year
Jayden E.: JA BizTown Citizen of the Year

Read more about their stories and impact here: https://centraliowa.ja.org/news/blog/the-people-behind-the-impact

Thank you to all of our impact partners who help bring JA programs to life for students across Central Iowa.

06/08/2026

We're a little over a month away from the JA Rising Women workshop presented by Venerable and we're excited to announce our panelists!

Join us July 15th for an inspiring conversation featuring an incredible lineup of leaders:
• Jenna Shader — Attorney, BrownWinick Law Firm
• Kim Butler Hegedus — Executive Vice President, Community State Bank
• Dawn Welling — Chief Nursing Officer, UnityPoint Health

This dynamic panel will bring together leadership perspectives across law, banking and healthcare, highlighting experiences and insights that inspire the next generation of female leaders.

Only 10 spots remain. Register today to secure your seat today! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OE3dkf00_0iLMa1VxOQIOAoyRS-lSKhEhLeR9PRkaoFUOFRaTjQ0VFdVTUFKRUdRMDgxWkRQOUw4OC4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawST9KJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0dktvTFRxc1JvYlZtYW92c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpr2GXdRYte3qifaH-gEtLPTj0YHmbTJLaOJhfRa4-JTwV5VE2zT6Gn7wnZe_aem_hzyuyaact3KfBVHZ_tdiGg

06/05/2026

A big congratulations to Tim Grabinski, our 2026 Board Member of the Year!

Since joining our Board in 2012, Tim has been an incredible advocate for Junior Achievement and the students we serve. By sharing his expertise and helping guide our organization, Tim has consistently gone above and beyond to support our mission of preparing young people for what's next.

This year, Tim served as Co-Chair of our Community Engagement and Marketing Committee, helping us strengthen relationships, expand our reach, and tell the JA story across Central Iowa.

We're grateful for Tim's years of leadership, partnership, and commitment to Junior Achievement. His dedication has helped advance our mission and create more opportunities for students across our region.

Thank you, Tim, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

06/03/2026

A summer job is more than a paycheck, it’s often a young person’s first step toward independence, confidence, and career readiness.

Through hands-on experiences, students learn how to communicate, problem-solve, manage responsibility, and navigate the workplace, skills that last far beyond the summer season.

At Junior Achievement, we’re helping prepare students for those opportunities and the future ahead.

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6100 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50312

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

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+15152799602

Website

https://centraliowa.ja.org/

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