Junior Achievement's Purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. We do this by giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programsin the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacyignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

Our volunteer let programs are guided by our core values:

• BELIEF IN THE BOUNDLESS POTENTIAL OF YOUNG PEOPLE
• COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF MARKET-BASED ECONOMICS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• PASSION FOR WHAT WE DO AND HONESTY, INTEGRITY, AND EXCELLENCE IN HOW WE DO IT
• RESPECT FOR THE TALENTS, CREATIVITY, PERSPECTIVES, AND BACKGROUNDS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS
• BELIEF IN THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
• CONVICTION IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL IMPACT OF RELEVANT, HANDS-ON LEARNING