JA offers interactive and experiential learning experiences at no cost to youth across Canada, empowering them with essential, transferable skills in financial health, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
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Young learners build early skills in money management, understand how their community works, and explore the basic role businesses play in everyday life.
Youth build financial confidence, explore career possibilities, and develop transferable skills that open doors to future opportunities and long‑term success.
Explore real‑world career pathways and dive into programs focused on entrepreneurship, investing, and personal finance to prepare for life beyond graduation.
Develop transferable skills by learning how to manage a personal finances, gain high-demand skills for the workplace and learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
Youth can use this interactive tool to create a monthly budget for independent living.
Youth use this self‑guided virtual centre to explore a variety of career opportunities.
Youth can test their scam smarts and build the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the digital world safely.
Learners explore post‑secondary options, understand key financial factors, and learn how to budget effectively.
Youth dive into the world of currency as they explore what money is and why it matters.
Resources that empower youth and promote well‑being strategies to build resilience.
This on‑demand series empowers youth to build resilience, strengthen confidence, and develop transferable skills.
Learners build the financial knowledge and skills needed to become financially independent.
JA programs are available at no cost to educators and include material and access to resources. Program options include teacher-led, volunteer-facilitated and field trip events. Program availability and formats vary by location. Discover JA opportunities in your community by connecting with your local JA office.
JA programs and learning experiences are available for independent, self‑guided learning. Families and youth can access all programs at no cost through our online platform, JA Campus.
Tools and practical resources for youth, educators, and volunteers.
Empowering youth with easy to access, no cost interactive learning in financial health, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Explore digital tools, videos, and online modules—anytime, anywhere.
JA prepares youth for success and celebrates their accomplishments through meaningful scholarships and awards that support their journey in school, work, and entrepreneurship..
“From building personal budgets to exploring career options, it was inspiring to see young minds thinking about their futures, asking smart questions, and starting to shape their own definitions of success.”
Grade 10 teacher
Economics for Success program
“Watching 6th graders negotiate, problem solve, and use mirrors, stickers and dynamic pricing to drive sales… No wonder the products sold out before parents even had a chance to visit the stalls!”
Grade 6 teacher
A Business of Our Own program
“With the JA Investment Strategies Program, students learn how to crack the code of smart investing — they put their skills to the test with $100,000 in virtual dollars and work in a real-time stock market simulator!”
JA teacher
Investment Strategies program
“From designing posters and billboards to creating custom coupons and actually earning real profits, these young entrepreneurs took their mini ventures seriously. It was heartwarming (and honestly impressive) to see their creativity, confidence, and teamwork come to life.”
Grade 6 teacher
Our Business World program
“So many of the kids came up to me and thanked me, saying things like: “I understand what a growth mindset is” and “I know how to locate my skills and what I still need to learn”. This is a valuable program and the content is fantastic.”
JA volunteer
Success Skills program
“I liked hearing about the mentors’ personal journeys. It helped remind me that everyone goes through challenges.”
High school student
World of Choices event
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