{"id":196,"date":"2023-06-27T21:54:39","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T21:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ja-utah.org\/idaho\/?page_id=196"},"modified":"2025-05-01T20:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T20:43:07","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ja-utah.org\/idaho\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Mission of Junior Achievement is to inspire and Prepare Young People to Succeed in a Global Economy.<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Our Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Junior Achievement believes that every child has promise. We give children from all walks of life an opportunity to expand their vision and realize their potential through practical skills in financial literacy, innovative thinking and workplace readiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Financial Literacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

JA programs prepare young people for the real world through hands-on activities presented in the classroom, impacting more than 8,500 Idaho students each year. Our curriculum is presented by over 305 volunteers who serve as mentors and inspire students from kindergarten to high school, giving them the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future and make smart academic and financial choices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Entrepreneurship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through our mentors, JA programs help students see the many possibilities available to them in the world of work, enabling them to develop competitive skills, and create jobs which make their communities more robust. Our programs increase knowledge and influence attitudes in a way that results in students\u2019 heightened self-confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Work Readiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

JA programs help young people understand why they are learning what they are learning in school and the connection between school and their future success. We prepare them for the realities and opportunities of work and entrepreneurship in the global marketplace. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Through the support of dedicated community, parent and educational leaders, the JA team creates opportunities for student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corporate Involvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Through our innovative partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers, JA of Idaho gives students the opportunity to expand their vision through the support of industry mentors and gives them the practical skills they need to innovate and build a successful career. Get your organization involved and join Junior Achievement in creating opportunity for kids all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We Are Opportunity.<\/span><\/h1>\n

Every child deserves a chance to succeed. Your donation helps kids from all walks of life see their potential and gives them an early start on career preparation so they have a clear vision for their future.<\/p>\n Donate<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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