Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business. JA programs help prepare students for the real world as they learn how to apply entrepreneurial thinking in the workplace, learn financial and money management concepts and understand the importance of an education as it relates to their long-term career goals.
Last year Junior Achievement programs were delivered to approximately 28,800 students in over 1000 British Columbia classrooms, 200 of those programs were provided for over 600 students in Victoria area. The popular Economics for Success (EFS) program accounts for over 50% of these programs and encourages students to reflect on the advantages of remaining in school to acquire the knowledge, attitude and skills needed for long-term career success.
JA’s unique approach allows volunteers from the community to deliver the programs free-of-charge to schools. We are currently recruiting EFS program volunteers. As a volunteer, you’ll make visits to a class of students at their school, and lead them through a professionally designed, interactive program. The key concepts of the lessons transform into a message that empowers and inspires. You may work on your own or bring a colleague to assist.
Share Your Story. Inspire a Student
• Imagine making a positive impact in a young person’s life just by sharing your career and business expertise
• Imagine students learning new ideas and discovering their potential because of your knowledge and encouragement
We’re looking for people who can help students:
• Understand how every opportunity is a stepping-stone to success
• Realize the financial constraints and demands of living on their own
• Discover their employability and develop their interviewing skills
• Learn the need for personal financial planning and setting realistic budgets
Do it for fun and personal satisfaction: • Get students excited about careers and jobs in your industry
• Motivate students with your expertise and knowledge
• Exercise your presentation, coaching and team-building skills
• Network with other volunteers
Volunteer with a world-recognized leader of business education programs for youth. We will provide the orientation, materials and support to make your volunteer experience fun, meaningful and easy to deliver.
Small Commitment-BIG Impact: One EFS program requires your choice of only four one hour blocks of your time, (or one 4 hour block) ~and you choose the date.
The (EFS) Economics for Success program accounts for 50% of the program deliveries in the Victoria area. We are currently recruiting EFS program volunteers from the business community, if you could give us just four hours of your time between now and the end of June, please contact:
Linda Conn, Program Coordinator, Victoria
Junior Achievement of British Columbia
Vancouver Island Region
T: 250-744-0170
F: 250-881-1595
E: linda.conn@jabc.org
W: www.jabc.org