JA Our Families® introduces students to entrepreneurship and learning objectives for first-grade social studies, including families, neighborhoods, money, and needs and wants. Following participation in the program, students will be able to: JA Our Families® is recommended for students in first grade. The learning experience is available in Classroom-Based and Remote Classroom…
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…
JA Our Community® introduces students to the intersection of work readiness and early elementary grades social studies learning objectives, including how citizens benefit from and contribute to a community’s success. Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to: JA Our Community® is recommended for second-grade students. This volunteer-led, kit-based…
JA Our City® featuring Cha-Ching™ introduces students to financial literacy and learning objectives for social studies, including how people manage their money and the importance of economic exchange within a city. Dr. Alice Wilder, an award-winning expert on childhood learning (Blue’s Clues, SUPER WHY, Cha-Ching™, Speakaboos, and Amazon Kids original programming),…
JA More than Money® introduces students to financial literacy and entrepreneurship, and to social studies learning objectives that include money-management skills, goods and services, and global markets. Through hands-on activities and a JA cast of characters serving as symbols for financial literacy and entrepreneurship concepts, students learn a practical approach…
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…
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…
JA Launch Lesson® is a point-of-entry program delivered by community entrepreneurs. Students gain firsthand knowledge about starting a business and the entrepreneurial journey. JA Launch Lesson® is part of the JA Entrepreneurship Pathway and is recommended for high school students. It is available in classroom based, remote live, or afterschool implementation. Materials…
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…
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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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.
