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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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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 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?"

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2026 JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Marathon & Wells Fargo

Starlight Event Center

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 9:00 AM

The 2026 JA Stock Market Challenge brings financial literacy to life by giving high school students the opportunity to experience the excitement of investing through a live stock market simulation. Working in teams, students analyze market trends, respond to breaking news, and make real-time investment decisions while developing financial literacy, critical thinking, teamwork, and strategic decision-making skills in a fast-paced, real-world learning experience.

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2026 JA Investor Showdown

Starlight Event Center

Monday, October 26, 2026 5:30 PM

Experience the excitement of Wall Street at the JA Investor Showdown! Teams compete in a fast-paced, high-energy stock market simulation where strategy, teamwork, and a little friendly competition come together.

More importantly, your participation supports local students competing in the JA Stock Market Challenge and helps provide opportunities for students to advance to the national competition.

Build your team, test your strategy, and invest in the future of our students!

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2026 JA Inspire Hybrid

Virtual and In-Person (April 2026)

Monday, October 26, 2026 7:30 AM

Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest brings education and industry together through JA Inspire, a career discovery experience designed to help students in grades 6–12 connect what they are learning today to what is possible tomorrow. Through meaningful interactions with local employers and exposure to real-world career pathways, students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions about their futures. With a focus on high-demand, high-wage careers across the Desert Southwest, JA Inspire helps young people discover opportunities, understand the pathways to reach them, and prepare to thrive in work and life.

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