JA BizTown & JA Finance Park

by Junior Achievement North
JA BizTown & JA Finance Park

Project Report | Dec 9, 2024
JA BizTown & JA Finance Park

By Simon Menase | Relationship Manager

JA BizTown in Action
JA BizTown in Action

Funding received in spring 202is being applied to our 2024-2025 program year, with the majority of our programming taking place in spring 2025. We are on track to serve up to 30,000 students during the 2024-2025 program year. With the support of partners like you, we ensure that students have an immersive learning experience and learn the skills needed to be successful in school and life.  

As a result of completing JA BizTown, students displayed the following: (1) Greater confidence in how to earn, spend, and save money. (2) Increased likelihood of using their money to help others. (3) Stronger understanding of the role business plays in the community. (4) 9 out of 10 students are more aware of the career options in their community. (5) 91% understand the skills needed to be successful in their future job. 

As a result of completing JA Finance Park, students displayed the following: (1) 67% of students understand how to manage money. (2) 64% of students made the connection between real life and the classroom. (3) 61% of students found new ways of making decisions.  

Volunteers and teachers who supported JA BizTown and JA Finance Park this fall had the following to say about their experience: 

“The JA Finance Park curriculum lines up well with our financial literacy coursework at school. Many of our educators utilize the JA Finance Park curriculum to enhance lessons they are already doing in class. This program is important for our high school students because it encourages them to learn about things like credit, loans, and career opportunities prior to graduation. Ensuring that they are as informed as possible as they make plans for their future gives them the best chance at success.” – Todd, School Counselor, Edison High School, Minneapolis, MN (JA Finance Park) 

“I am leading the credit cards section today and the students seem really engaged. Many of the students had no idea what a credit score was or why it is important. I’m also impressed with how the students are helping each other out. A few of the students are working on learning English, so having support from their peers, volunteers, and teachers has been beneficial.” - Dominique, Volunteer, St. Paul, MN (JA Finance Park) 

I’ve volunteered in JA Finance Park multiple times. However, seeing students’ faces light up when they finally grasp a concept never gets old.” – Chauncy, Volunteer, St. Paul, MN (JA Finance Park)  

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Junior Achievement North

Location: St. Paul, MN - USA
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Project Leader:
Leigha Casper
St. Paul , MN United States

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