About JA
CHANGING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE
At Junior Achievement we believe in "possible." Each day, we work to help young people discover what’s possible in their lives. We do this by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom. We let them know it’s possible to invest in their future, to gain a better understanding of how the world works, and to pursue their dreams. We show them that it’s possible for tomorrow to be a better day.
Empowering the Next Generation
Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult.
Learn more about 2021-2022 Alumni Survey Report
Junior Achievement Facts
What is Junior Achievement?
Purpose
Leadership
• Steve Swetoha of the Greensboro Swarm as Chair of the Board of Directors
• Andy Bunn of First National Bank as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
Proven Success
Program Reach
A Brief History
• 1965 - Junior Achievement of Greensboro was established in July of 65’.
• 1970s - Junior Achievement of Greensboro offered Company Programs only where local businesses would adopt a group of students to launch a business and design a product.
• 1980 - JA of Greensboro hosted the first Hall of Fame where several founding members were inducted as Laureates.
• 1982 - JA of Greensboro was renamed to JA of Guilford County. It was around this time that JA introduced classroom-based programming.
• Early 1990s - JA USA introduced a comprehensive K-12 curriculum. With this new curriculum, JA of Guilford County expanded into Alamance-Burlington and Randolph counties.
• Mid-1990s - JA of Guilford County underwent another name change to JA of Central NC.
• 1998 - The historical home and current headquarters was donated to JA of Greensboro.
• Early 2000s - JA of Central NC continued to expand and grow impact. 2015 - JA of Central NC underwent a final name change to JA of the Triad. JA of the Triad currently serves over 21,000 students in a five-county service area.
• 2019 - Junior Achievement USA celebrated the 100-year anniversary since its initial founding in 1919 by Theodore Vail, President of American Telephone & Telegraph; Horace Moses, President of Strathmore Paper Co.; and Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts.
• 2020 - JA of the Triad celebrated its 55 year in operation in our local community.
Organizational Overview
Junior Achievement of the Triad is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina and provides kindergarten through eighth grade programming to students within a five-county service area (Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham). Our Board of Directors is comprised of business, education and civic leaders in the Triad who are dedicated to empowering young people to achieve success.
Volunteers
Junior Achievement of the Triad Team
Staff
Our staff is committed to making your experience working with us absolutely the best!
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Meet the passionate and committed team that is working hard to empower our youth.
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Our Board Members includes the finest business and individual leaders in our community.
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Financial and Annual Reports
We've consistently received high grades for accountability and transparency.
JA FinancialsOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We at Junior Achievement are dedicated to providing a positive, enriching learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity and equity. Junior Achievement welcomes K-12 students, volunteers, educators, staff, and other partners and stakeholders, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic.
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