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- EIN 62-0549549
- info@jamemphis.org
- (901) 366-7800
- Po Box 1015 Cordova TN 38088-1015 USA
- www.jamemphis.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Economic Development, Education, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance
Mission: Junior achievement's mission is to inspire and prepare young people for success in a global economy with pre-k - 12th grade programs.
Programs: To promote economic education in both public and private schools by providing the curriculum, training materials and volunteer instructors. Junior achievement of memphis reaches over 22,360 students annually in grades k-12.
in addition to our in-school programs and students reached, we also reached 4,800 students in our ja biztown program. This program, specifically for 5th and 6th grade students, focuses on enhancing their economic and financial literacy skills while also teaching the kids why teamwork is needed for a successful business. Based on prep work for five weeks prior to their visit, the students culminating event is a 5 1/2 simulation acting out what's been taught in the classroom.