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Junior Achievement of Northern California is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

Our Impact

44,348
Students Reached Locally (2024-2025)
1,187
Volunteers Locally (2024-2025)
963
Classes Locally (2024-2025)
163
Schools Reached Locally (2024-2025)
158,102
Contact Hours Locally (2024-2025)

Get Started With JA

Junior Achievement of Northern California 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.

Educators

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

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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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Impact Partners

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

Impact Partners, begin here

Post-High School

Post-high school programming offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in today's ever-evolving world.

Students, Begin Here

JA of Northern California Spotlight

Become a JA Coach - JA NorCal

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Become a JA Workforce coach and work one-on-one with a young adult to build the skills and motivation needed to find employment or return to school.

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Become a JA Coach

Partner with Junior Achievement Using Your Donor Advised Fund - JA of NorCal

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Transform lives using your Donor Advised Fund, DAF!

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Partner with Junior Achievement Using Your DAF

JA Financial Literacy Mandate Toolkit

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Navigate the new statewide financial literacy mandate with confidence. This page offers teachers and administrators a curated selection of resources and lesson highlights from Junior Achievement. These powerful tools are designed to help you easily implement engaging financial education, covering key topics like budgeting, saving, and investing. Equip your students with the practical skills they need to build a secure financial future.

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JA Financial Literacy Mandate Toolkit

JA NorCal Scholarship Opportunities

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Junior Achievement of Northern California is making a profound impact on the financial empowerment of the next generation through unique scholarship opportunities, made possible through our valued partners.

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Scholarship Opportunities

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