How We Do It JA DISCOVERY CENTERS
Authentic environments where middle school students connect knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world concepts. JA BizTown Students interact within a simulate economy and take on the challenge of running a business. JA Finance Park Students are assigned a ‘life situation’ within a simulation community to make household budget decisions. 3DE SCHOOLS Four years of high school education designed to bring real-world relevance into the classroom. Through competency-based case methodology and exposer to business professionals, students develop key competencies for economic competitiveness, while increasing learning engagement and strengthening academic comprehension.
What We Do JA of Georgia is a business-integrated education partner delivering a continuum of distinctive learning experiences to 120,000 middle and high school students annually across Georgia. We focus on the integration of community and business partners, high quality instructional experiences and strategic school district partnerships to help develop key mindsets and skills for students to lead meaningful and successful lives. JA of Georgia is headquartered in Atlanta with offices and impact in Dalton, Gainesville, and Savannah.
Our Impact
3,200,000 + STUDENT IMPACT HOURS
82,000 + STUDENTS
7,000 + VOLUNTEERS
Career Snapshot
President Cultivates and leads the overall strategy for the organization. Actively involved internally and externally as a thought leader in strategies to advanced economic opportunities for today’s youth. Bachelor’s degree required. Programs Implements the operations of the strategic plan through cultivation of school, volunteer and parent support. Bachelor’s degree required.
Development Develops and maintains investor relations to generate the resources to support the continued growth and operational excellence that is a mainstay of JA. Bachelor’s degree required. Information Technology (IT) Establishes and administers policies to monitor, maintain and advance the technology utilized by JA staff and JA programs. Bachelor’s degree required.
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