Agency Details:

Junior Achievement

As a child, did you ever wonder how buildings were put together, how doughnuts were produced or financial decisions were determined? Did you ever wonder what your parents actually did all day at work? You will opportunity to enter the classroom and share real-life business experience and knowledge with students.Hopefully, you’ve learned some stuff since your school days – but there are still classrooms of children eager to know the answers to some of the same questions you had. As a Junior Achievement volunteer, you will have a unique opportunity to enter the classroom and share real-life business experience and knowledge with students.

History:
Founded in 1919, Junior Achievement (JA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives.” JA puts a volunteer from the community in front of a classroom to share experiences and motivate students to succeed. This is accomplished through a series of hands-on, interactive lessons provided by JA. Programs are funded by business and community support.

Contact people:

Judy Norris, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Tracy Harmon, Education Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: Fax (706) 278-1676

Address:

411 Mitchell Street Dalton, GA 30722 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.georgia.ja.org

Last updated on August 12, 2009