Junior Achievement (JA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people about business and economics. The JA experience helps young people discover leadership, entrepreneurial and workforce readiness skills so they can achieve their highest potential and future successes as citizens in the global community.
Junior Achievement of Canada (JACAN) was formed in 1967. JACAN develops, markets and licenses the JA brand of youth business and economic education programs in Canada.
Annually more than 11,000 Canadians volunteer with JA, helping young people understand how business and economics really work. For more information contact your local JA office.