Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario
Organization Summary
Junior Achievement (JA) inspires and prepares youth to succeed by providing them with opportunities to learn financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills. Through our proven, school-board approved programs, JA provides real-world experiences, important career connections and prepares youth grades three to 12 for the jobs of tomorrow.
With youth unemployment at an all-time high, our mission is more important than ever before. JA’s programs present engaging and interactive ways for students to help build the skills employers seek.
JA students benefit from real-world work experience and know-how, transforming their knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations as they build toward successful careers, prepare for the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, and learn to thrive financially.
Key Activities
Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario’s Mission / Vision
Mission
Inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Vision
Young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.
Values
1. Believe in the boundless potential of young people.
2. Advocate for the impact of relevant hands-on learning
3. Teach principled market-based economics and entrepreneurship that build a more sustainable world.
4. Approach our work with passion, honesty, integrity and excellence.
5. Seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our staff, volunteers, and boards to reflect the geographies and communities we serve.
6. Nurture the power of partnership and collaboration.
About Us
Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario has been creating a positive impact on the lives of students since 2007. Our engaging programs are proven to inspire youth giving them the tools and confidence to succeed in school, business and in life.
Through our proven programs, JA-NEO reaches more than 11,000 students annually. In the 2023/24 school year we delivered over 250 programs to nearly 12,000 students across Northern and Eastern Ontario. More than 400 volunteers and mentors helped us deliver programs to students from across our region.
Through a network of education, government and industry partners, JA-NEO delivers programs in a vast region spanning Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Kingston, Peterborough, Muskoka, Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes, Collingwood, Midland, North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay and everywhere in between.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Activities
Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario’s Mission / Vision
Mission
Inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Vision
Young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.
Values
1. Believe in the boundless potential of young people.
2. Advocate for the impact of relevant hands-on learning
3. Teach principled market-based economics and entrepreneurship that build a more sustainable world.
4. Approach our work with passion, honesty, integrity and excellence.
5. Seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our staff, volunteers, and boards to reflect the geographies and communities we serve.
6. Nurture the power of partnership and collaboration.
About Us
Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario has been creating a positive impact on the lives of students since 2007. Our engaging programs are proven to inspire youth giving them the tools and confidence to succeed in school, business and in life.
Through our proven programs, JA-NEO reaches more than 11,000 students annually. In the 2023/24 school year we delivered over 250 programs to nearly 12,000 students across Northern and Eastern Ontario. More than 400 volunteers and mentors helped us deliver programs to students from across our region.
Through a network of education, government and industry partners, JA-NEO delivers programs in a vast region spanning Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Kingston, Peterborough, Muskoka, Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes, Collingwood, Midland, North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay and everywhere in between.