> Welcome to Junior Achievement Mississippi

We’re here to empower students, teachers, districts, and Career Coaches with a dynamic suite of Financial Literacy tools for Grades 7–12. Our programs combine real-world financial skills with career-connected learning, ensuring students are ready to enter the economy of Mississippi with the tools they need to thrive.

Junior Achievement programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more programming information.

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> Junior Achievement Programs at a Glance

These programs are made available to Mississippi schools through the support of the State of Mississippi.

JA Here to Career (Grades 6–12) – Digital career exploration with resume and interview tools.
JA Connect (Grades 6–12) – Self-paced modules on budgeting, entrepreneurship, and job readiness.
JA Finance Park Entry (Grades 7–9) – Intro to personal finance through life simulations.
JA Finance Park Advanced (Grades 9–12) – Advanced budgeting, credit, and investment planning.
JA Financial Literacy, Personal Finance Semester Course (Grades 10–12) – Comprehensive financial literacy aligned to MS standards.

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> Building Financial Literacy Across Mississippi Classrooms

Junior Achievement represents the gold standard in career-connected education partnerships. Operating across Mississippi and nationally, JA brings together schools, businesses, and trained volunteers to deliver consistently high-quality programming. Our model extends the reach of educational investments through curriculum development, volunteer training, teacher resources, and student experiences that produce documented results.

When you join Junior Achievement Mississippi, you receive everything you need to deliver these learning experiences easily and effectively, including:

Full curriculum access aligned to Mississippi standards
Educator and Career Coach training (virtual and in-person)
Digital tools and resources for classroom and remote learning

Ongoing support through office hours with JA experts
Implementation guidance to ensure smooth program launch

Resources for Educators

> Maximizing Student Success Through Career-Connected Financial Literacy

Mississippi’s new financial literacy requirements create a powerful opportunity — and Junior Achievement can help you bring this learning to life. Junior Achievement programs pair financial concepts with career exploration so students understand not just what to learn, but why it matters for their futures.

In middle school, Junior Achievement helps students connect their education to real work possibilities. In high school, we equip them to evaluate job offers, understand compensation and benefits, and plan for long‑term success.

The outcome for Mississippi: a generation of students who view financial capability as inseparable from career achievement. They possess the skills to achieve academically today and economically tomorrow.