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EVERY CHILD CAN SUCCEED IN THE BUSINESS OF LIFE WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS.

But not all kids today are receiving the tools they need for tomorrow.

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA) is part of the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to motivating kids for future career success, self-sufficiency, and financial acumen. We accomplish this through a huge network of stellar volunteers who share their stories with young people and deliver lessons in career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.

“JA really opened my eyes to the possibilities of different avenues.
It wasn’t just going to have to be working as a server in a restaurant.
JA turned me onto the idea that there’s more out there.”
-Elijah Janello, JA alumnus

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Our volunteers are the heart of JA. As a volunteer, you will deliver lessons in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship to young people, while also sharing your unique life experiences and perspectives. By sharing your story, you are providing inspiration, hope, and optimism for their future success!

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Our donors enable our community's young people to participate in life-changing programs at no cost to schools or families. Donations are used to cover the cost of classroom materials, immersive financial literacy programs, curriculum development, and volunteer and teacher training.

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Educators

Our education partners invite JA volunteers into their classroom to deliver lessons in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. 83% of teachers say they would actively recommend JA, while 9 out of 10 teachers agree JA programs connect classroom learning to the outside world.

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News & Updates
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Local High School Students Compete In Live Stock Market Simulations

In early November, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain hosted JA Stock Market Challenge competitions in Metro Denver and in Northern Colorado. These hands-on, high-tech simulations introduce high school students to the fundamentals...

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Merger Announcement: Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain & Economic Literacy Colorado

Merger Announcement: Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain and Economic Literacy Colorado

We are pleased to announce our merger with Economic Literacy Colorado (ELC), effective on September 1, 2024. Our combined organization will operate as Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) (EIN: 84-0430495);...

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JA Awards Mazza FarajAllah the 2024 Shooting Star of the Year

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is proud to name Mazza FarajAllah as the 2024 JA Shooting Star of the Year. The JA Shooting Star of the Year recognizes a JA champion...

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Featured Partner
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From being the presenting sponsor of Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park to engaging their employees as volunteers, Transamerica, a leading retirement and life insurance company, is making an incredible impact on youth in Metro Denver through their support of JA-Rocky Mountain. Read more

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