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Junior Achievement of Greater Boston provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

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Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

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Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

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JA Inspire 2026 - An Interactive Career Exploration Fair

  Where: Hynes Convention Center

Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizations and businesses representing various industries, JA Inspire encourages students to start exploring their career options early through dynamic interactions, activities, and booth presentations.

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JA Inspire 2026 - An Interactive Career Exploration Fair

JA Student and Corporate Stock Market Challenge 2026

  Where: Ernst & Young

 When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:00 AM

The Stock Market Challenge is a technology based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $500,000 the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.

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JA Student and Corporate Stock Market Challenge 2026

2026 Junior Achievement of Greater Boston Golf Classic

  Where: Black Rock and Country Club

The JA Golf Classic is a premiere charity golf event that benefits Junior Achievement of Greater Boston. The exquisite Black Rock Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Hingham, Massachusetts offers our C-Suite executives a great golfing experience. It also provides our business and community leaders to network and entertain their clients while supporting our mission.

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2026 Junior Achievement of Greater Boston Golf Classic

From Classrooms to Careers: Cummings Foundation Supports JA’s Programs for Lawrence and Neighboring Communities Youth

Junior Achievement of Greater Boston has been awarded a multi-year grant from the Cummings Foundation as part of its $30 Million Grant Program. This funding will support the launch and expansion of the new JA Innovation Center @ Lawrence High School, helping to serve students and alumni through a connected pathway of middle school, high school, and post-secondary programs focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

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7943

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

372

Classes Locally
2023-2024

635

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

45

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

154712

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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