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5 people are interested
JA Program at Hawthorn Middle School North, Vernon Hills
ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Chicago
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Middle School programs help teens make difficult decisions about how to best prepare for their educational and professional future. The programs supplement standard social studies curricula and develop communication skills that are essential to success in the business world.
The programs that we offer Middle School students are:
- 6 th Grade : JA Global Marketplace gives students an opportunity to experience the impact and importance of international business by playing the role of business owners and managers.
- 7 th Grade : JA Economics for Success gives students the information needed to build strong personal finances, a cornerstone to a happy, secure life. Students learn the importance of exploring career options based on their skills, interests, and values. They also learn about spending money within a budget; saving and investing wisely; and using credit cautiously.
- 8 th Grade : JA It’s My future provides practical information about preparing for the working world. Students learn about career clusters, high-growth jobs, career planning, and creating a personal brand. And, through a scavenger hunt, they are introduced to the basic aspects of job hunting.
For more information about each of the programs please visit:
https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/ja-programs;jsessionid
Each Volunteer will recieve JA kit which contains the Volunteer Guide/Lesson Plans and class supplies. The volunteer is expected to share relevent personal and professional examples to bring the concepts to life.
More opportunities with Junior Achievement of Chicago
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Junior Achievement of Chicago
Location:
651 W. Washington Blvd., #404, Chicago, IL 60661, US
Mission Statement
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.
Description
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. In partnership with businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.
Our corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JA programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world - enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.
Throughout JA's sequential and integrated kindergarten through high school programs, students think critically and solve complex problems. Through our business, financial, and entrepreneurial educational programs, we prepare students to:
- Proactively manage their finances;
- Become entrepreneurs; and
- Develop skills that will be recognized and valued in a global workforce.
During the 2017-2018 school year, JA of Chicago successfully reached 600,222 students of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds and physical capabilities, including at-risk youth in twelve Chicago-area and northwestern Indiana counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy,Vernon Hills, IL 60061
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 45 mins session once a week for 5-6 weeks