JA BizTown

The year may almost be over BUT we still have plenty of volunteer opportunities available! The schools listed below have the greatest need for volunteers. Please help us fill these roles and sign up today!
https://www.jascpa.org/volunteeroverview

Cumberland County
11/06/24 Boiling Springs High School - REAL Life
12/13/24 Eastern York High School - STEM Summit
12/11/24 Mechanicsburg Area High School - STEM Summit

Dauphin County
11/19/24 Lower Dauphin High School - REAL Life
11/21/24 Middletown Area High School - STEM Summit
11/15/24 Steelton-Highspire Jr./Sr. High School - REAL Life
12/04/24 Swatara Middle Schoo - YES!

Lancaster County
11/20/24 Marticville Middle School - YES!
12/03/24 Manheim Central High School - REAL Life
12/13/24 Elizabeth Martin Elementary School - JA BizTown*
12/17/24 Ephrata Middle School - YES!

Lebanon County
12/19/24 Harding Elementary School - JABizTown*

Perry County
12/12/24 West Perry High School - REAL Life

York County
11/22/24 Hanover High School - REAL Life
12/13/24 Eastern York High School - STEM Summit
12/06/24 Crispus Attucks Charter School - REAL Life
12/05/24 Red Lion Area High School - STEM Summit
12/04/24 Red Lion Area High School - STEM Summit

**JA BizTown is located at our office, 610 South George Street, York.

Happy Monday! Today is an extra awesome day because the amazing students of Friendship Elementary School are taking over JA BizTown! They’re stepping into the shoes of CEOs, CFOs, and other key positions, working together to manage their own businesses.

Talk about future leaders in action! Let’s cheer them on as they learn, collaborate, and have a blast making their entrepreneurial dreams come true!

🌟✨ Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month!

At Junior Achievement, we honor the rich traditions, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities. Join us in recognizing the resilience and achievements of Native Americans throughout history and today. Let's empower our students to learn, appreciate, and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Together, we can inspire the next generation to embrace inclusivity and understanding.

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Junior Achievement! 👻🎃
Whether you're dressed as a future CEO or a candy-loving entrepreneur, remember: every spooky step today can lead to sweet success tomorrow! Stay sharp, stay spooky, and always keep your dreams boo-ming!

🌟 A huge thank you to the York County Community Foundation for awarding us a Racial Equality Grant! This support fuels our Inspiring Equitable Tomorrows initiative in the York City School District. Together, we're creating a brighter future for local students!

Make a Difference Day is the perfect time to get involved with Junior Achievement! Help us make a lasting impact by volunteering with us. You can choose from our one day programs: STEM Summit, REAL Life, or YES! or our Fundamentals Classroom Programs. We make volunteering easy and fun! Make a difference with us! Click here for more info:https://ow.ly/2ECk50TuHb9

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our JA BizTown Sponsor of the Day!

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from TC Energy! Their commitment to empowering our young entrepreneurs in JA BizTown, makes a lasting impact in our community. Thanks to their contribution, students from Washington Elementary School are gaining invaluable hands-on experience, learning essential life skills, and discovering the world of business in a fun and engaging way.
Shown here is Travis McEwing and Ryan Witman from TC Energy and the Mayor of JA BizTown.

Happy Boss's Day to not one, but TWO amazing bosses—Allison and Tom! We're so lucky to have this dynamic duo, who bring the perfect balance of leadership, encouragement, and tons of laughter to the Junior Achievement family! They always push us to be our best while making sure we’re having a blast along the way. Cheers to the best bosses around—where work feels a little more like fun every day!

A huge THANK YOU to all our tee-rific sponsors and golfers for making the 34th annual Putt For Education mini golf tournament a hole-in-one success! We raised nearly $30,000 to support our mission of empowering over 110,000 students in south central PA with lessons in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Also, an enourmous shout out to Village Greens Golf, Inc. Greens Miniature Golf Course for donating the use of their beautiful golf course for this event for the past 34 years!!
Get your clubs ready for next year's Putt for Education on Friday, October 3, 2025 - it's gonna be a swinging good time! ⛳

Congratulations to the winning teams!
9:30 AM Tee Time - Horst Construction
12:00 PM Tee Time - Ephrata National Bank - Commercial

C️ick here to see the 2024 Putt for Education photo gallery: https://ow.ly/3qTw50TK1YE

Junior Achievement of South Central PA was recently named beneficiary of the Dame Leadership 10th Anniversary Conference. This was a day that provided not only financial support but the opportunity for us and others to learn from powerful speakers, enhance leadership skills, and discover our purpose and mission. We are grateful for the recognition and the opportunity to meet and engage with other professionals!

At Junior Achievement, we approach our work with passion, honesty, integrity, and excellence. These values drive our mission to empower young people with the skills they need for a bright future. This year, it is our goal to reach 117,000 students in the south central PA area! You can help us meet our goal by volunteering for one of our programs. Click here to sign up and help us empower the next generation! https://ow.ly/TY8W50TvFy0

Here's a breakdown of our student reach.👇

🌟Classroom Programs– 55,000 students
🌟JA BizTown – 12,000 students
🌟YES! – 25,000 students
🌟STEM Summit –10000 students
🌟REAL Life – 7000 students
🌟JA Inspire - 5000 students
🌟PRE-K Program – 3000 students

🌟 A Huge Thank You to our JA BizTown Sponsor of the Day!

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from TC Energy! Their commitment to empowering our young entrepreneurs in JA BizTown, makes a lasting impact in our community. Thanks to their contribution, students from Spring Grove Intermediate School are gaining invaluable hands-on experience, learning essential life skills, and discovering the world of business in a fun and engaging way.

Shown here is Tom Strouse from TC Energy with the Mayor of JA BizTown.

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our JA BizTown Sponsor of the Day!

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from Improve & Grow, LLC! Their commitment to empowering our young entrepreneurs in JA BizTown, makes a lasting impact in our community. Thanks to their contribution, students from Lititz Elementary School are gaining invaluable hands-on experience, learning essential life skills, and discovering the world of business in a fun and engaging way.

Shown here is Skip LeFever from Improve & Grow, LLC and the Mayor of JA BizTown.

🎉 Yay! Today marks the beginning of another exciting year in JA BizTown, and we couldn't be more thrilled to kick things off with the amazing students from Leola Elementary School! With 126 JA BizTown days ahead and 12,000 5th and 6th graders ready to dive into the world of business, we are in for an unforgettable year. Let's empower these young minds to dream big and reach for the stars!

Excitement is in the air! We're all geared up and ready for the first day of JA BizTown! Our amazing team is here to guide students through an unforgettable journey where they’ll explore real-world careers, manage their personal finances, and learn to become leaders. Tomorrow we welcome students from Leola Elementary School. We're looking forward to making this an inspiring day !

Did you know your company can be an exclusive sponsor of a JA BizTown Day? Sponsorship includes the ability to inaugurate the JA BizTown Mayor, your company name on the JA BizTown TV, and a dedicated social media post on our JA BizTown page. Contact Amanda Scheler at [email protected] for more information.

Junior Achievement inspires students to see what's possible. We help them connect what they're learning in the classroom with real-life skills, investing in their future and pursuing their dreams. Join us in showing students their futures are filled with boundless possibilities! Volunteer with us today! https://ow.ly/cR7n50TuFYj

On World Teachers' Day, Junior Achievement honors the educators who shape young minds and guide them toward brighter futures. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact! Here’s to continuing to achieve greatness together!

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month! At Junior Achievement, we believe that embracing diversity enriches our communities and strengthens our future. Our programs empower students from diverse backgrounds to explore their unique talents and pursue their dreams. Join us in celebrating the power of diversity!

A Huge THANK YOU to our Eagle Sponsors!

We’re teeing up a big thank you to our Eagle Sponsors, Bank of Bird-in-Hand, Kalas Foundation, and Ephrata National Bank, for their generous support of the Putt for Education event. Their contributions are a hole-in-one for our students, and we’re so grateful to have them on the course with us!

A huge THANK YOU to Truist for the incredible support through their Community Grant! This generous contribution will empower our local students with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Together, we're making a difference in the lives of our future leaders.