Experiential Learning

Students participate in a series of financial literacy focused programs and workshops, with an opportunity for students and their families to participate in Financial Literacy Night. (April)

Students and their families participate in this event where they are guided through a JA program focused on financial literacy topics, including spending, saving, investing, credit, and risk management.

After completing the classroom curriculum JA Take Stock in Your Future, students and educators are invited to compete in the JA Stock Market Challenge, where students compete by investing and trading shares from fictitious companies, creating draft portfolios as teams, and finalizing their stock selections in an effort to accumulate the highest possible net worth in their investment portfolio by the close of trading.

Empowered for Change by Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County is dedicated to inspiring and equipping young women to reach their full potential. Through meaningful connections with female coaches, professional development opportunities, and personal empowerment, we provide girls with the skills, confidence, and resources to realize their full potential. 

Students hear from local entrepreneurs and business partners about starting their own business and participate in relevant activities, including career panels and mentorship.

JA Company Program empowers high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community and teaches them practical skills required to conceptualize, capitalize, and manage their own business venture.