How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Acadiana 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.

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Schools and Parents

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

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Partners

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

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Junior Achievement of Acadiana Spotlight

JA Leading Ladies - Acadiana

  Where: SoLAcc or Acadian Companies depending on school

 When: Thursday, October 03, 2024 8:00 AM

Become a Leading Ladies Ambassador TODAY!

Focusing on boosting confidence and empowering teens to take charge of their financial and career futures, JA Leading Ladies mentors share their professional experiences to inspire and guide.

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JA Leading Ladies - Acadiana

JA Mentoring Men-Acadiana

  Where: SoLAcc or Acadian Companies depending on school

 When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 8:00 AM

Becoming a JA Mentoring Men Ambassador Today!

JA Mentoring Men is a program aimed at introducing more men to Junior Achievement and inspiring and supporting JA boys through special mentoring initiatives. We strive to create a support network for young men, helping them prepare for life after high school by building their confidence and skills for career, business, and financial empowerment.

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JA Mentoring Men-Acadiana

Business Hall of Fame 2025

  Where: Rock 'n' Bowl

 When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:30 PM

Junior Achievement of Acadiana is pleased to present the 29th annual Business Hall of Fame. This esteemed and storied event honors excellence in business and the leaders that make these businesses so successful. Event to be held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025.

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Business Hall of Fame 2025

Kings of Swing

  Where: TopGolf of Lafayette

 When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 3:00 PM

Kings of Swing benefits Junior Achievement of Acadiana.

Business leaders bring their competitive spirit and passion for supporting educational mentoring through JA by challenging other leaders in this business-to-business competition. The event is great for networking and client relationships. There will be team elimination until the top team is crowned the Kings of Swing!

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Kings of Swing

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Students Reached Nationally
2022-2023

176714

Classes Nationally
2022-2023

153786

Volunteers Nationally
2022-2023

18258

Schools Reached Nationally
2022-2023

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