How You Can Get Started

Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

Post-High School

Post-high school programming offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in today's ever-evolving world.

Students, Begin Here

JA of the Desert Southwest Spotlight

Calling all JA Alumni!

Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"

Learn about JA Alumni

Become a JA Coach

Become a JA Workforce coach and work one-on-one with a young adult to build the skills and motivation needed to find employment or return to school.

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Become a JA Coach

2025 JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Marathon

  Where: Starlight Event Center

 When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:30 AM

Help Empower the Next Generation of Investors!
Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest is excited to bring the 2025 JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Marathon to local high school students, and we invite you to be part of the excitement! This fast-paced, interactive competition gives students hands-on experience with stock trading while teaching them how the market works, how current events impact investments, and why financial literacy matters.

By partnering with us, you’re helping students build the skills and confidence they need for a successful financial future.

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2025 JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Marathon

2025 Junior Achievement of El Paso Business Hall of Fame presented by WestStar

  Where: El Paso Convention Center

 When: Thursday, November 06, 2025 5:30 PM

Celebrate El Paso’s Visionary Leaders
The Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest's Business Hall of Fame, presented by WestStar, is one of El Paso’s most distinguished events honoring exceptional business and education leaders. Since 1995, Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest has proudly hosted this annual celebration to recognize individuals whose entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and civic contributions have left a lasting impact on our community.

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2025 Junior Achievement of El Paso Business Hall of Fame presented by WestStar

11260

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

552

Classes Locally
2023-2024

495

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

58

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

47401

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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