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Why Junior Achievement2011
About Junior Achievement
• Teaches K-12 students the basics of business and life skills by partnering with local companies and their employees
• Provides volunteers with turn-key lesson plans and materials focusing on economic education
Our MissionTo inspire and prepare young people to succeed in
a global economy.
The Need for and Value of JA
• The relevancy of JA’s “Pillars of Success,” work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy has never been greater
• Your employees want to connect with their communities and appreciate when you reinforce the opportunity
• Independent evaluation shows: JA works
The Need for Supplemental Financial Literacy Education Has Never Been Greater• Chicago Public School students need support
o 54% of students graduated in 20081
o 42% dropout rate in 20081
• Teens want to learno Half of teens (50%) express an interest in learning more
about managing money2 o 76% say they want to learn about the basics of finance
now because it will help them make better financial decisions down the road2
• Employment opportunities in management, business and financial fields are expected to increase 10% by 2016³o Financially literate students will be better able to take
advantage of opportunities in these fields
(1) Chicago Public Schools Office of Research, Evaluation and Accountability (2) Capital One Back-to-School Survey 2008 (3)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2009
Jeffrey is a 13-year-old in the Chicago Public
Schools. Even though his parents never went to
college, he’s always had the dream of “making it.” Sometimes Jeffrey gets discouraged when he hears his friends talk
about dropping out when they get halfway through high school because they think they can make more money. Jeffrey thinks he can defy the odds. He’s good at math and has
always wondered how he could own his own
business…
Meet Jeffrey
Maria is in first grade and always asks “why?” She
is eager to learn and curious about people.
When guests come to visit the class, Maria’s focus is intense, and it’s easy to see how much she gets
out of new lessons.
Meet Maria
Aaron is an eager volunteer. He’s very
interested in learning more about how his new
employer gives back to the community. He really
wants to get involved and is seeking out activities where he can make a
difference.
Meet Aaron
You and Your Employees Benefit With Community ConnectionsVolunteerism Enhances Workforce Recruitment• 79% of Millennials want to work for a company that cares how it
impacts or contributes to society1 • 62% of Millennials prefer to work for a company that provides
opportunities for them to apply their skills to benefit nonprofit organizations2
Volunteerism Increases Employee Satisfaction• 65% of Gen Y employees say an employer’s social and
environmental activities make them feel loyal to the company1
• 76% of Millennials believe volunteerism is an opportunity to advance their leadership skills2
Volunteerism Builds Professional Development Activities• 40% of salaried employees actively look for opportunities to use
their workplace skills when they volunteer3
• 91% of HR executives believe that pro bono service would add value to training and development programs3
• Employees who participated in volunteer programs were more prone to pursue promotion and development activities in the months following participation in volunteer programs4
(1) Cone Millennial Study, 2006 (2) Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey (3) Taproot Pro Bono Action Tank, 2007,(4) JA Worldwide, 2009
Mutual Benefits of Involvement
A Strong Record of Success• Four million students have been reached
in Chicago since 1940o JA reached 393,343 students in 2009-2010
• Educators rate the JA program a 9.3 on a 10 point scale
• Annual trend of 5-8% growth for JA’s volunteer base
• Board of Directors includes 56 Chairmen, CEOs and Presidents, 36 EVPs and SVPs, and 20 Regional and Managing Partners
• Low cost model – only $15 to reach each student per yearo No United Way or government funding
Customizable Options
JA Makes It Easy to Get Involved• Turn-key kit provides lesson plan and all
materials for fun and engaging activities• Very manageable time commitments, with
different options to meet employees’ busy calendarso JA in a Day: one half-day in class, oro Weekly classroom visits of an hour or lesso Visits’ length and frequency varies by grade
level: Elementary school: 5 visits, 30-45 minutes
each Middle school: 6-8 visits, 40-50 minutes
each High school: 5-15 visits, 50-60 minutes
each
Elementary School Programs (K -5th Grade)(5-6 classroom visits, 30-45 minutes each)• Provides K-5th grade students with an opportunity to understand the
world of economics with engaging, hands-on activities that correlate with the Illinois State Standards. This sequential learning approach helps students better understand the economic world.
Middle Grade Programs (6th - 8th Grade)(6-8 classroom visits, 40-50 minutes each)• Introduces students to economic concepts and information about
the world of work through group work and activities while stressing the importance of an education and staying in school.
262,340 Studentsin 2011
89,653 Students in 2011
JA’s unique delivery system provides the training, materials, and support necessary to ensure a positive classroom experience.
High School Programs (9th - 12th Grade)(5-15 classroom visits, 50-60 minutes each)
Volunteers bring real-life business experience and guidance into the classroom at a time when young people face an important crossroad in their lives. These programs help students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future and foster skills that will be useful in business.
• JA Economics™• JA Exploring Economics™• JA Company Program™• JA Success Skills™• JA Titan™• JA Be Entrepreneurial™
• JA Banks in Action™• JA Careers with a Purpose™• JA Business Ethics™ • JA Presents: NEFE• JA Job Shadow™• JA Ask the Expert
59,919 Studentsin 2011
Proven ImpactKids in JA elementary school programs are stronger problem solvers than those
who don’t experience JAMiddle school students boost their
business knowledge
Students in JA high school programs are more likely to aspire to college and beyond
Today’s Greatest Needs
Areas with the Greatest Volunteer Needs:• Central Region
o Chicago Southside• Northern Region
o Southern Cook Countyo Glenview, Evanston, Skokie
• Western Regiono Elgin, Aurorao Jolieto Northwest Indiana
As Junior Achievement of Chicago continues to deliver on its mission during uncertain times, the goal of identifying new corporate volunteer sources has never been greater. Additionally, high school program outreach continues to be a priority.
Whole School Program Partnership
Company Responsibilities:• Provide volunteers for all classes• Identify a volunteer coordinator to promote the
partnership internally & to work with JA• Contribute funding for classes
JA Responsibilities:• Recruit schools to participate• Train all volunteers & teachers• Provide curriculum for classes• Service all volunteers & teachers
Through the Whole School Program, an organization selects a partner school and provides the volunteers and funding necessary to bring JA programs to all its classrooms.
Whole School Program Sponsorship Levels
10-14 Classes 10-14 Volunteers $ 5,000
15-19 Classes 15-19 Volunteers $ 7,500
20-29 Classes 20-29 Volunteers $10,000
30-39 Classes 30-39 Volunteers $15,000
40+ Classes 40+ Volunteers $20,000
Partnership Opportunities• Accept a leadership role with Junior Achievement• Offer employees opportunity to volunteer by
teaching a JA class in a selected school• Provide funding for classrooms - $500 per class• Provide JA with a company contact to serve as the
liaison to recruit and plan the volunteer activities• Partner with a Whole School by providing
volunteers and funding for all classes• Consider participating in one or more special
events or cause-related marketing opportunities• Donate an auction item for JA to use at a special
event
Thank You!