JA British Columbia thanks our volunteers, teachers and donors for making a phenomenal impact in the lives of BC youth this past year.
900+
VOLUNTEERS helped inspire BC youth
1,350+ 35,000+ PROGRAMS DELIVERED
STUDENTS REACHED
Junior Achievement (JA) inspires and prepares youth to succeed in today’s global economy.
Grade 4-5 students created a bracelet company “Wrist Wraps” as part of the JA Business of Our Own program at Rosemont Elementary in Nelson.
JABC volunteer Michelle Harris (left) with students (including a Syrian refugee) at George Jay Elementary School in Victoria, delivering the JA Dollars with Sense program.
JABC THIS PAST YEAR:
Financial Literacy
Work Readiness
This school year, JABC reached over 35,000 students, impacting more than 620,000 youth across BC since 1955. Long-time JABC volunteer Haji Charania (right) with grade 10 students at St. Andrew’s Regional High School in Victoria, delivering the JA Investment Strategies program.
Executives of JA Student Company Vancovers, winner of the 2016 CIBC Company of the Year Award. Vancovers markets a bike cover designed to protect bikes from the West Coast climate and to enhance security by preventing theft and vandalism.
Entrepreneurship
By delivering business education programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship free of charge to students in BC schools, JA gives young people the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders.
JA makes a positive annual impact on Canada’s economy.
JA fills a gap in Canada’s education system.
JA is a life-changing event.
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN: • Volunteer in a JA program • Enroll your class in a JA program • Make a financial investment in JA
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JA helps young people succeed in a global economy.
JA graduates achieve higher levels of success.
JA graduates are a significant driver of Canada’s economy.
JA British Columbia A Member of JA Canada