Middle School Program RESOURCES
Middle School Programs Overview
The middle grades programs build on concepts the students learned in Junior Achievement’s elementary school programs and help teens make difficult decisions about how to best prepare for their educational and professional future. The programs supplement standard social studies curricula and develop communication skills that are essential to success in the business world.
JA It's My Future
JA It’s My Future (Grades 6-8) offers middle school students practical information to help prepare them for the working world. Students will develop the personal-branding and job-hunting skills needed to earn a job.
JA Economics for Success
JA Economics for Success (Grades 6-8) gives students the information needed to build strong personal finances, a cornerstone to a happy, secure life. Students learn the importance of exploring career options based on their skills, interests, and values. They also learn about spending money within a budget; saving and investing wisely; and using credit cautiously.
JA GLobal Marketplace
JA Global Marketplace (Grades 6-8) introduces students to the global marketplace and the ways in which countries buy and sell from each other. Through completion of this program, students will gain an understanding of producers and consumers in the interconnected global market.
JA It's My Business!
Through engaging activities, JA It’s My Business! (Grades 6-8) provides middle school students an opportunity to experience the initial steps necessary to start a business. New program content provides an authentic entrepreneurial experience for students, with each session building up to a product-pitch competition.