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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Economic Development, Education, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance
Mission: To encourage, promote, supervise and develop educational programs designed to give youths experience in industry and business by making it possible for them to learn by doing; to provide them with an opportunity to learn about the functions of labor, capital and management in american business; the art of buying and selling, the procedures of accounting, as well as the human relations problems faced by both employee and employer; and to instill in these young participants a feeling of responsibility for the succesful functioning of american business and government.
Programs: Junior achievement is the world's largerst organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, junior achievement provides in- school and after-school programs for students with focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Junior achievement of kansas worked with over 28,000 children this school year helping them prepare for the real world of the future and helping them learn the skills they need for success.