Junior Achievement of Arizona - Southern District

10/12/2026

⏰ Last call, future dreamers!

Today is the FINAL DAY for Arizona 5th and 6th graders to enter the AZ529 Essay Contest! Tell us about your dream job and how you plan to make it happen. ✨

Get those essays in before the deadline! http://az529.gov/EssayContest

10/11/2026

Koda and Rosie wish you a very happy Pets of JA day! They have recognized the need for systems change and have identified JA as the leader in reimagining education. They are wise beyond their years. Be like Koda and Rosie and support JA!

10/10/2026

🎓 Dreaming about college, trade school, or your next step after high school? The Toyota Scholarship Program is awarding up to $7,500 per year to eligible students and alumni of participating nonprofit organizations. Apply by November 6! https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/toyotamle/

Toyota proudly announces its Toyota Scholarship Program that will award up to $1.5 million to college-bound students associated with select community partners. Recipients will be selected from all eligible applicants based on financial need and community service. Students can apply for scholarships....

10/06/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, we celebrate the educators who inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students see what's possible. Thank you for creating opportunity and shaping brighter futures for Arizona's youth.

10/05/2026

You can create opportunity for Arizona students. By directing your Arizona Tax Credit to JA, you help young people become confident, capable, competent, and connected to their future possibilities. Give today and make an impact that lasts. Give now at jaaz.org/donate.

10/04/2026

This Pets of JA features Ace, who is quite clearly shouting about all of the great work we do for Arizona's students. Want to see how we are making systemic change through career-connected learning? Learn more at jaaz.org/about-us.

10/02/2026

We are searching for members to join the 2026-2027 JA 18 Under 18 Committee! Interested in supporting our most highly coveted awards program to life? If you are passionate about education and are connected to the community, please consider joining this enthusiastic group. The committee will virtually meet monthly on Tuesdays at 4PM from October to March and will be responsible for fundraising and outreach to spread awareness. To learn more about the program, visit 18under18.org. To sign up for the committee, please complete this short form: https://form.typeform.com/to/cUjFDApX

10/01/2026

What if we designed education around the outcomes that matter most? At Junior Achievement, our outcomes-based strategic blueprint focuses on building confidence, capability, competence, and connections to help young people achieve long-term economic mobility and opportunity. Learn how we're aligning education with the future of work and creating pathways to success for every student. Read more: https://www.jaaz.org/jas-outcomes-based-strategic-blueprint/

09/30/2026

Our Southern AZ office kicked off the school year with their first JA Day! They welcomed volunteers to Kellond Elementary where they inspired and prepared students for what's next. Thank you to the many volunteers who took the time to positively impact our youth!

09/29/2026

Explore the future of AI, for free! 🤖🎓

High school students can apply now for the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp, a free hands-on program where students explore AI through real-world projects, mentorship, and career-focused tracks. No coding or AI experience required!

Applications close September 30. Learn more and apply today: http://www.markcubanai.org/students