A world of possibilities
Our students tackle the toughest challenges in their communities.
As one of the world’s largest and most-impactful youth-serving nonprofits, JA delivers hands on, immersive learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial health. Delivering more than 17 million student experiences each year in over 100 countries, JA Worldwide is one of few organizations with the scale, experience, and passion to build a brighter future for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
The impact of our real-world training extends beyond individual students. For over 100 years, JA has operated all over the world—including in refugee camps, countries wracked by war and violence, and areas of extreme poverty. By helping youth develop the employment and entrepreneurial tools to find meaningful work and start sustainable companies, JA serves as a conduit for peace and prosperity. Through JA, young people are equipped with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.
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Building the skills that employers seek and that entrepreneurs need.
Our skill-building programs—for students as young as 5 and as old as 25—are more important than ever before in JA’s century of innovation and achievement.
Under the mentorship of 350,000 business volunteers who work collaboratively with 300,000+ teachers, JA students benefit from real-world work experience and know-how, transforming their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations as they build toward successful careers, prepare for the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, and learn to thrive financially.
We equip young people from every corner of the world with the employment and entrepreneurship skills they need right now—and in the future. By building a wide range of skills and nurturing self-belief, JA prepares young people for the future of work, teaches them how to think entrepreneurially, and ensures they have the tools to be financially capable adults.
Impact around the world.
In over 100 countries, our passionate staff has unparalleled access to schools, creating an ecosystem of hands-on programs driven by volunteers, teachers, policymakers, and the private sector. In addition to maintaining deep relationships with our funders, we’re forging partnerships with high-tech start-ups, universities, and like-minded organizations, giving even more students the opportunity to benefit from JA’s learning experiences.
Our 150 million living alumni are a testament to JA’s lifelong impact, serving as a global force for good. Many start businesses that serve a social need, solve a local problem, or inspire others to reach their potential. Others donate time and money to their communities. Still others give back to the next generation of young people by volunteering and mentoring.
A modern organization with 100+ years of experience.
At JA, we’re laying the groundwork to serve exponentially more students by supporting innovation throughout our network, making investments in technology and human capital, and executing partnerships with select organizations. An investment in JA is an investment in the success of the next generation.