JA is a 501(c) nonprofit organization on a mission to inspire and prepare young people Junior Achievement's mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Through an extensive volunteer network, we provide JA's K-12 financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship education programs to thousands of students across Southern Massachusetts. In partnership with the education and business communities, JA is transforming the student experience by bringing relevance, authenticity, and application into everyday learning to energize students around academics and their future possibilities. Together we will empower the next generation with the knowledge, capacity, and motivation to thrive; to build a better future for themselves and their community. All our programs are 100% free thanks to the support of our community partners.