The JA Company Program unlocks the innate ability in students to solve a problem or fill a need in their community through an entrepreneurial spirit.
The program is available for both in-school or after-school implementation, and may be completed during one-semester or throughout an entire school year. Two implementation options are available: 13 two-hour meetings or 26 one-hour meetings focused on the Company Ops.
Company Ops is that portion of the meeting during which students build and manage their business. This usually will take the majority of the meeting time.
Deeper Dives are optional activities or suggestions on how to extend the meeting topic. Students work individually or in groups.
Program Basics
Includes a series of 13 two-hour meetings or 26 one-hour meetings recommended for high school students.
Program delivered online to students through the JA Learning Platform.
Introduces students to the key elements involved in organizing and operating a business, while empowering them to solve problems and address local needs through the entrepreneurial spirit.
Meeting-specific, student-friendly materials and resources are presented to increase student interaction and emphasize JA's experiential approach to learning.
Correlates well to state social studies, English, and math standards, as well as the Common Core State Standards in English/language arts and mathematics.
Program Concepts
Annual report, Business plan, Capitalization, Company structure, Entrepreneurial facts, myths, and traits, Financial tools, Launch the company, Leadership, Liquidate, Marketing, Personal action plan, Pitch, Product development process, Product and service evaluation, Quality control, Sales techniques, Supply chain, SWOT analysisSkills Students Learn
- Accountability
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
- Decision making
- Idea development
- Leadership
- Product evaluation
- Public speaking
- Sales
- Self-assessment
- Synthesizing and evaluating information
- Teamwork
JA Program Details
Related Opportunities
Alignment with Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
Main Correlation and Standards PageNational Standards
While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.
State Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.
Scope and Sequence
Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.
