How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Michigan Great Lakes provides several ways that you can get involved whether you’re someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

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Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

JA of Michigan Great Lakes Spotlight

The Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® Now Open for Business!

  Where: Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center

In this fully interactive town that simulates the day-to-day functions of a thriving community, 5th and 6th grade students become both producers and consumers!

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The Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® Now Open for Business!

JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame

  Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

 When: Monday, October 23, 2023 6:15 PM

Join us in honoring a league of outstanding individuals with this signature lifetime achievement award.

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JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame

JA Movie Premiere

  Where: Celebration Cinema North

 When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 9:00 AM

JA Movie Premiere is a family fundraising event that happens every Spring and Fall.

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JA Movie Premiere

JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, the second such honor in two years. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide.

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Students Reached Nationally
2019-2020

208373

Classes Nationally
2019-2020

247350

Volunteers Nationally
2019-2020

21503

Schools Reached Nationally
2019-2020

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