Middle School Resources
Work and Career Readiness
Career Goal Pocket Guide
Are you motivated and committed to reaching your career goals? Complete this guide to keep as a reminder of your career goals.
JA_MiddleSchool_Career_Pocket.pdfGlobal Workforce
Have you ever thought about becoming part of the global workforce and working in another country? Learn more about what it is like and what you need to know.
JA_Middle_School_Global_Workforce.pdfInnovative Ideas: US Patent Scavenger Hunt
Learn how innovative ideas can change the world by exploring the website of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
JA_MiddleSchool_United_States_Patent_and_Trademark_Office_Scavenger_Hunt.pdfJA Assembling Your Career
JA Assembling Your Career helps provide middle school and high school students with practical information about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers and ways students can prepare for these careers while still in school.
JA Connect
Junior Achievement’s valuable resources help put your life on the fast track.
My Resume
It's important to know the right skills, experiences, and traits to include on a resume when you apply for a job. The employer's posting is the best place to find the information that is most relevant. Explore the online activity to learn about what to include on a resume, then check out the tips for creating your own. You can use the Model Resume and the My Resume template as guides for creating your own resume for an after-school or summer job.
JA_Middle_School_Resume_Tips.pdfJA_MiddleSchool_My_Resume.pdfJA_Middle_School_Model_Resume.pdf
Self-Knowledge Treasure Hunt
Skills, interests, and values help you focus in on what kinds of jobs and careers you might like. Do you know yours?
JA_MiddleSchool_Self_Knowldege.pdfThe Money Jar Podcasts
Are you curious about careers, money issues, or entrepreneurship, and looking for something a little different? A podcast series from Junior Achievement Radio asks the questions families and kids care about by interviewing people with the right expertise. For details about the podcast series, download the accompanying overview document.
JA_HighSchool_The_Money_Jar_Podcasts.pdfThe Money JAR Series List.pdf