INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Through engaging curriculum and a realistic stock market simulation, youth build essential investing knowledge and gain hands‑on experience applying their skills.
Program Details
This program brings investing to life through interactive learning and a six‑week stock market simulation that gives youth real‑world practice and confidence in their financial skills.
“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
About Investment Strategies
- Program length: 2-6 hours
- Format: In-class or online supports
- Curriculum: Math, social studies, language arts
- Provided resources: Classroom presentation, student guide, online simulation platform
What will youth do and learn?
- Explore key investment concepts and fundamentals
- Analyze scenarios and case studies to apply investing concepts
- Create a personal investment plan
- Play an immersive Stock Market Simulation
- Make connections between investing concepts, the Stock Market Simulation experience and real-world investing
Connect With Your Local JA Office
Program availability varies by location. Please reach out to your local JA office to confirm specific program options in your local community and to register to participate in the program (as an educator or volunteer).
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