JA | JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER CLEVELAND

Provides programs that teach financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship to students and older young adults in Northeast Ohio. Programs are geared toward specific grade levels and focus on the content areas of business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics and character, financial literacy and career development. Younger students learn about needs vs. wants, different types of jobs, and basics of money, banking and government. Middle grade students study budgeting, job interviewing and decision-making. High school students and older young adults explore business start-up and financial management, career exploration and preparation.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

1422 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115

Hours

Varies by site and activity, usually during the school day.

Application process

Programs are offered through the schools. General information can be obtained from the Junior Achievement office M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm and website.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Ages 5-22, enrolled in participating schools and organizations throughout Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, and Geauga counties.

Agency info

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER CLEVELAND

Uses a partnership between the business and educational communities of Greater Cleveland to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise and understand business and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives and to prepare them for success in the workplace.