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Causes: Economic Development, Education, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance
Mission: To educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives.
Programs: Junior achievement of the chisholm trail is a youth development organization that empowers young people to own their future economic success. Ja's activity-based, interactive instruction focuses on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and high school completion. Local volunteers bring business relevancy to the classroom and reinforce the value of education. Ja volunteers share real-world experiences to help students broaden their minds and believe in their own capabilities. A recent ja alumni survey shows that ja builds confidence and success. Statistics show that ja sharpens the competitive edge, enhances productivity, promotes personal success and generates entrepreneurship among former ja students. Over 30,000 students benefit from ja's programs each year in junior achievement of the chisholm trail's operating territory.