Junior Achievement of Southern California

Junior Achievement of Southern California Using integrated learning models focused on career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literac

Imagine a generation of students armed with the confidence and understanding to take control of their futures and be equipped to achieve their dreams. We are working to give our region’s youth the hope to see a brighter future and the skills to answer the demands of the 21st-century economy with “I can.” In partnership with the education and business communities, Junior Achievement is transforming

the student experience by bringing relevance, authenticity, and application into everyday learning to energize students about their future possibilities. Using integrated learning models focused on career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, we’re bridging the gap between what students learn in the classroom and the real world. We work to empower the next generation with the knowledge, capacity, and motivation to thrive and build a better future for themselves and their community. JASoCal offers K-12th grade programs in class and virtually. Learn more about in-class programs, JA Finance Park, and 3DE Schools by visiting our website at www.jasocal.org

Our JASoCal team is hitting the road! 💙📍Team members have been visiting Staples stores across Southern California to tha...
08/21/2026

Our JASoCal team is hitting the road! 💙📍

Team members have been visiting Staples stores across Southern California to thank store teams and help spread the word about the Back-to-School Round-Up Campaign supporting Junior Achievement.

And there’s more good news: the campaign has been extended through August 29! 🎉

Stop by your local Staples and round up at checkout to help support JA programs for young people in our communities.

Thank you, Staples, for supporting the next generation! 💙

08/20/2026

We asked a JA Finance Park student one big question 👇

💬 “What’s your favorite part about JA Finance Park?”

His answer? Learning how to budget, separate needs from wants, and make real-world money decisions. 💰✨

“I think here, they teach you the present day of how the world works with money.”

After taking on the role of a single parent with two kids, he also walked away with something unexpected: even more appreciation for his own parents and the decisions they make every day. ❤️

That’s the power of JA Finance Park: giving students a safe place to practice adulthood before they have to do it for real.

Want to help more students feel prepared for their future? Get involved at jasocal.org.

08/19/2026

✈️ Happy National Aviation Day!

Love the idea of taking to the skies? A career as a Commercial Pilot could turn your passion for aviation into a career that takes you almost anywhere!

💰 Average Pay in California
• $100K-200K+per year (Pay can vary widely based on experience, employer, and type of flying.)

🌍A Day in The Life
Commercial pilots plan flights, monitor weather, inspect aircraft, communicate with air traffic control, and make important decisions to keep every flight safe.

🎓 Education & Career Path
✔ Complete flight training
✔ Earn required FAA pilot certificates and ratings
✔ Build required flight hours and experience
✔ Meet FAA medical requirements
✔ Qualify for commercial flying opportunities

▶ A four-year college degree is not required to earn a commercial pilot certificate.

🎯 JA Skills Connection
JASoCal helps students strengthen real-world skills commercial pilots use every day, including Decision-Making, Communication, Leadership, and Problem-Solving.

💡 Did You Know?
Commercial pilots can work in charter flights, corporate aviation, air tours, cargo operations, and more.

👀 Could this be your future? What career should we feature next?

Sometimes, seeing someone who looks like you succeeding is all it takes to imagine what’s possible. 💫“When I saw myself ...
08/19/2026

Sometimes, seeing someone who looks like you succeeding is all it takes to imagine what’s possible. 💫

“When I saw myself on the career wall, it had to be one of the proudest moments of my life. Many young people will see this wall and know they can achieve any goal they set their minds to right here at Universal Studios Hollywood.” — Eric Cooper, Manager of Production Administration

The new Universal Studios Hollywood storefront at JA Finance Park introduces students to the many careers that bring entertainment, hospitality, and tourism to life, including the real people behind them.

Because when young people can see what’s possible, they can begin to see themselves there, too.

We’re proud to partner with Universal Studios Hollywood to inspire the next generation to dream bigger and explore where their future could take them.

Good news! 🎒✨ The Staples Back-to-School Round-Up Campaign has been extended through August 29!To celebrate the partners...
08/18/2026

Good news! 🎒✨ The Staples Back-to-School Round-Up Campaign has been extended through August 29!

To celebrate the partnership, members of our JASoCal team have been stopping by local Staples stores to say hello and thank their teams for helping support young people in our community. 💙

There’s still time to join in! When you shop at Staples, simply round up your purchase at checkout to support Junior Achievement and programs that connect students with mentorship, real-world learning, and future career opportunities.

A few cents can add up to a big impact. Thank you, Staples, for investing in the futures of our students!

📅 Now through August 29

Students are more motivated when they understand how today's classroom lessons connect to tomorrow's opportunities.By co...
08/18/2026

Students are more motivated when they understand how today's classroom lessons connect to tomorrow's opportunities.

By combining education with real-world experiences, students build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop the perseverance they'll carry throughout their lives.

At Junior Achievement, we're helping students discover that learning isn't just about school—it's about preparing for their future.

Today, we’re celebrating the power of giving back. 💙On , we’re grateful for the volunteers, educators, partners, donors...
08/17/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the power of giving back. 💙

On , we’re grateful for the volunteers, educators, partners, donors, and supporters who make our mission possible.

Together, we’re helping young people across Southern California build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to create brighter futures. 🌟

Every volunteer hour. Every partnership. Every gift. It all adds up to greater opportunities for the next generation.

Thank you for being part of the JASoCal community!

08/14/2026

We asked a JA Finance Park student one big question 👇

💬 “What’s your favorite part about JA Finance Park?”

Her answer? 👀
Meeting community volunteers, learning about different careers, and gaining real-world money skills that schools don't always have time to teach.

🧠✨ "At school they teach you how to count money. Here, they teach you how to spend it, save it, and manage it."

That's the power of hands-on financial education: helping students build confidence before they step into the real world.

Want to help students build a future they're ready for? Get involved at jasocal.org.

Students don't succeed alone.They thrive because educators, volunteers, business leaders, families, and community partne...
08/13/2026

Students don't succeed alone.

They thrive because educators, volunteers, business leaders, families, and community partners come together to invest in their future.

Junior Achievement is proud to help build those connections by bringing classrooms and the business community together through meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

When we work together, everyone benefits.

This season, round up your purchase at Staples to help students get access to mentorship and career skills!Together wi...
08/12/2026

This season, round up your purchase at Staples to help students get access to mentorship and career skills!

Together with Staples, Junior Achievement is bringing the world of work to life for students, providing opportunities for mentorship, life changing educational experiences, career-connected learning, and more.

Learn more about the partnership here: http://bit.ly/4wQc6OS

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Los Angeles, CA
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