Junior Achievement (JA) of Western Pennsylvania is excited to partner with MPLX to bring a dynamic storefront to life at JA BizTown®. This partnership gives students an immersive, hands-on experience in running a business, workforce readiness, and financial literacy.
At JA BizTown®, students step into the roles of business owners, employees, and community leaders, learning critical skills like money management, teamwork, and decision-making. The new MPLX storefront adds a real-world touch, showing students how businesses operate and contribute to the local economy.
“We hold JA BizTown® to the highest standard because thousands of students rely on it as their first real step into the world of business,” said Patrice Matamoros, JA President. “We’re intentional about our partners, and MPLX reflects the level of quality, integrity, and relevance we want our students to experience. This storefront will showcase a business that is not only successful, but deeply committed to educating the next generation.”
This collaboration demonstrates the power of corporate engagement in education. By supporting programs like JA BizTown®, organizations help prepare the next generation of innovators and community leaders.
Why This Matters for JA Partners
For current and prospective JA partners, this partnership showcases how corporate engagement can make a lasting impact on student learning. By supporting JA BizTown®, partners like MPLX help provide an environment where students can practice critical thinking, teamwork, and business strategy, skills that will benefit them throughout their academic and professional lives.
JA BizTown® continues to be a cornerstone of JA’s programming in the region, offering students a hands-on introduction to the world of business and entrepreneurship.
About Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is part of the global JA network, dedicated to preparing young people for success through financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs. JA BizTown® is one of our signature programs, giving students a fully interactive community where they can practice running businesses and making decisions in a simulated economy.
About MPLX
MPLX is an energy infrastructure company that moves, stores, and processes the fuels that keep communities running. They operate in what’s known as the midstream sector of the energy industry, the crucial middle step between energy production and delivery to homes, businesses, and manufacturers.
With this exciting collaboration, JA and MPLX are empowering the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, right here in our region.
Learn more about partnering with JA BizTown® and how your organization can make a difference for students at jawesternpa.org.
