Junior Achievement of Middle America, Inc.

Junior Achievement teaches kids financial decision-making skills and cultivates their entrepreneuria At Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City (JAKC), we envision a world in which young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Founded in 1955, JAKC has remained steadfast in our mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. At our core lies a commitment of guiding students along a transformative journey of learning and growth. Through experiential, hands-on learning, JAKC empowers students to make informed financial decisions, develop valuable work readiness skills, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and forge meaningful connections between their academic learning and real-life experiences. Our student-centered approach creates opportunities for economic empowerment to help improve their quality of life, which will, in turn, help their families and the community.