Pathway: Work Readiness

JA BizTown®

JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor.

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JA Our Nation®

JA Our Nation® introduces students to essential aspects of our nation’s economy, skill development, career exploration, and community involvement. Through hands-on games and activities, students will discover how their skills and actions contribute to their own success and to the economy.

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JA Our Community® 2.0

Through JA Our Community®, students are immersed in the daily life of their community—the people who work there, the money decisions they make, the flow of the community’s economy, and the importance of being an involved and responsible community member. They are introduced to the types of skills and knowledge necessary…

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JA Our Community®

JA Our Community® immerses students in the daily life of their community the people who work there, the money decisions they make, the flow of the community’s economy, and the importance of being involved and responsible community members.

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JA Marketing Principles® 1

JA Marketing Principles® 1, part of the JA High School Experience courses, is a one-semester, teacher-led course that introduces high school students to marketing and some basic marketing techniques. Volunteers engage with students through a variety of activities that may include subject-matter guest speaking, coaching, or advising for case study and…

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JA Marketing Principles® 2

JA Marketing Principles® 2, part of the JA High School Experience courses, is a one-semester, teacher-led course in which high school students learn about marketing in the world around them and potential careers in the field. Volunteers engage with students through a variety of activities that may include subject- matter guest…

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JA Job Shadow®

JA Job Shadow® is a comprehensive experience that helps students design an individualized career path. Supporting blended as well as self-guided activities, JA Job Shadow® provides a design-thinking structure for career exploration. Students develop a deep understanding of their talents, interests, and values through a career interest assessment. The result is a broad…

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JA It’s My Job (Soft Skills)®

JA It’s My Job (Soft Skills)® helps students understand the value of professional communication and soft skills, making them more employable to future employers across multiple career clusters. Lessons focus on social and soft skill competencies that relate real-life experiences to job skills and prepare students for their future careers….

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JA Introduction to Business and Technology® 1

JA Introduction to Business and Technology® 1, part of the JA High School Experience courses, is a one-semester teacher-led course that introduces high school students to the basic skills necessary to succeed in business. Themes include personal skills like teamwork, innovation, decision making, and ethics. Students also learn basic technical skills…

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While working at #1 Cochran, the team will be running the car dealership. Employees will work together to find car deals, schedule service repairs, and sell an item during the shopping period.

Job Roles

  • CEO
  • CFO
  • Accessory Expert
  • Service Advisor
  • Digital Sales Advisor