Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement of Acadiana is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

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.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

Junior Achievement of Acadiana Spotlight

JA Leading Ladies - Acadiana

Where: Vermilion Conference Center

When: Friday, October 14, 2022 9:00 AM

Join Us for a day of mentoring

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JA Leading Ladies - Acadiana

Business Hall of Fame 2024

Where: Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar

When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:30 PM

Junior Achievement of Acadiana is pleased to present the 28th 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 23rd 2024.

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Business Hall of Fame 2024

Why Work Needs Meaning

Much has been made in recent months about “The Great Resignation,” the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth opportunities.

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4435509

Students Reached Nationally
2022-2023

176714

Classes Nationally
2022-2023

153786

Volunteers Nationally
2022-2023

18258

Schools Reached Nationally
2022-2023