JA of Oregon & SW Washington

10/21/2026

“THIS IS SO COOL!” 🤩 “OH MY GOSH!” 💙

And THAT is what JA BizTown is all about! ✨ There’s nothing better than seeing students experience the excitement of the real world of work for the very first time. From big reactions to even bigger dreams, the learning comes to life at JA BizTown!

10/20/2026

🏆 Celebrating Our Top Volunteer Partners🏆

At Junior Achievement of Oregon & Southwest Washington, our volunteers are the heart of our mission. Through their time, talent, and dedication, they help students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school, work, and life.

We're proud to recognize our Top Volunteer Partners:

Columbia Bank
U.S. Bank
KeyBank
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Intel
Unitus Community Credit Union

Thank you for showing up, sharing your expertise, and making a lasting impact on thousands of students across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Your commitment helps inspire the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Please join us in celebrating these outstanding volunteer partners! 🎉👏

10/16/2026

JA Biztown is back!🥳

There’s nothing like the excitement of the first day. We are ready for another year of exploring careers, real-world learning, and future leaders in action!

10/16/2026

Our hearts are with Silver Rail Elementary.

10/15/2026

🎊 This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the stories, traditions, achievements, and vibrant cultures that enrich our communities every day. Here's to the dreamers, doers, creators, and future leaders who remind us that anything is possible.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Thank you to our Board of Directors for your dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to empowering young people across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Your leadership, advocacy, and support make it possible for us to inspire the next generation through financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

Together, we're creating opportunities and changing lives.

10/08/2026

We’re excited to officially welcome the new and renovated storefronts at JA BizTown Portland!

A huge thank you to Intel , Oregon Humane Society , KGW-TV , and Chick-fil-A for investing in experiences that help students connect classroom learning to the real world. These updated spaces create engaging opportunities for students to explore careers, build essential skills, and discover what’s possible for their futures.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate and support this exciting milestone. Your partnership helps bring JA BizTown to life for thousands of students each year!

10/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the educators who inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students discover their potential.

Thank you to all the teachers who go above and beyond every day to shape future leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Your dedication makes a lasting impact in classrooms and communities alike.

Happy World Teachers' Day! 🍎✨

10/03/2026

Keeping the lights on and the future bright!

As a PGE Integrated Grid Engineer in JA BizTown, students help install batteries for businesses and learn how to support and improve the energy grid.

Through hands-on experience, students explore careers that power our communities while sparking curiosity about the future of energy, engineering, and technology.💡