Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

We are creating access to opportunity-filled futures through real-world and immersive experiences.

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Junior Achievement delivers integrated education solutions that holistically combine academic instruction, real-world application, and community collaboration into a unified, scalable model that transforms education for students. Our solutions don't just expose students to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow.

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An Undeniable Link Between Education and Success.

Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.

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The Economy is Rapidly Evolving.

Our approach is built on more than preparing students, we strengthen the entire education-to-workforce ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, innovative learning experiences, and outcomes-based design, we help students build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed while strengthening schools, workforces, and the communities we serve.

JA of Alaska Spotlight

39th Annual Alaska Business Hall of Fame

Dena'ina Center

Thursday, January 14, 2027 5:30 PM

Join over 600 of Alaska's top business leaders at this prestigious event, Alaska Business and Junior Achievement of Alaska will be honoring influential, visionary leaders from the business community that have made a significant impact on Alaska's economy, created new opportunities, and elevated the educational landscape for youth in their communities in regards to financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship.

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JA Biz Camp Alaska

Change Point Church

Monday, June 07, 2027 8:00 AM

JA Biz Camp Alaska is a summer day camp geared towards elementary and middle school students. This camp helps young people prepare for their future by showing them how to manage money, identify and understand job and career options for their future and how to integrate entrepreneurial thinking into their lives. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities.

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JA Pickleball Tournament

O'Malley Sports Center

Friday, April 16, 2027 10:00 AM

Join Alaska’s business community for a fast-paced, high-energy pickleball tournament benefiting Junior Achievement of Alaska. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand-new to the game, this friendly competition is the perfect way to network, have fun, and support JA’s mission to inspire and prepare young people for success. Grab a paddle, rally your team, and help empower the next generation of Alaska’s business leaders!

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Join Us - Volunteer With JA

The problem: students are entering life after graduation unprepared leading to record-breaking rates of poverty, homelessness, drop outs, hunger, debt, and the list continues. The solution: you. You can break the cycles of miseducation and lack of preparation. You can change the game, and inspire students to see success is possible in Alaska. Learn how you can become a mentor who helps empower young people to own their economic success.

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