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Together with BMO Financial Group we're helping young people build financial confidence at every stage of their learning journey. 💵

Thanks to BMO's support, 3,422 elementary students developed foundational money skills through More than Money, while 2,213 high school students strengthened their financial knowledge through Personal Finance, learning about budgeting, saving, credit, and investing.

More than 82% of students who participated in More than Money and Personal Finance programs reported a better understanding of the role income plays in their personal finance.

We are equipping the next generation with the skills they need to make informed financial decisions today and in the future.

Learn more about our programs at jacanada.org or connect with your local JA charter.

Expanding access. Building financial confidence. Creating opportunity. 💙

Thanks to the support of The Lawson Foundation, 1,754 underserved students across Canada gained access to JA financial literacy programs, equipping them with vital financial skills and the confidence to navigate a complex economic landscape.

By reaching underserved, rural, and remote northern communities, this partnership is helping ensure more young people have the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions and build brighter futures.

Thank you for helping make financial literacy more accessible to youth across Canada.

Building financial confidence starts with the right foundation.

With support from TD Canada, JA Canada's Dollars With Sense program empowered 8,020 Canadian students during the 2025–2026 academic year with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions.

The impact speaks for itself: over 80% of students reported feeling confident in their ability to make safe and smart spending decisions, while 75% shared that they felt more confident in themselves after completing the program.

Through TD's support, JA Canada is helping more young people gain lifelong money management skills that can help them navigate their futures.

Learn more about JA Canada's programs at jacanada.org or connect with your local JA charter.

Thanks to the generous support of Z Zurich Foundation, our National Development Partner, 7,710 students across Canada built the confidence, adaptability, and resilience they need to succeed through JA Canada's Success Skills Program. 💙

Designed to prepare young people for school, work, and life, Success Skills helps students strengthen the transferable skills that matter most through classroom experiences and self-directed online learning. More than 75% of JA youth reported a better understanding of the benefits of skill building to support their overall wellbeing.

Together, we're helping Canada's next generation build the skills to thrive.

Learn more about our programs at jacanada.org/programs or connect with your local JA charter office.

Today, we celebrate the power of skills to shape brighter futures. 🌟

On International Youth Day, we recognize the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills they need to succeed in school, work, and life.

We're proud to help youth develop entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, work readiness, and the confidence to pursue their goals. Together, we're empowering the next generation to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Big decisions start with the right foundation. 🌟

Thanks to the continued support of our National Delivery Partner, CIBC Economics for Success empowered 8,193 students in Grades 8–10 this academic year 2025/26 to explore career pathways, understand the value of education, and develop the skills they'll need for the future.

The impact goes beyond the classroom - more than 95% of participants said they have a better understanding of how to create and follow a budget to support their lives after high school.
Thank you, CIBC, for helping young people build the confidence to take their next step toward a successful future.

Learn more about our financial literacy programs at jacanada.org/programs or connect with your local JA charter office.

☀️ School may be out, but learning doesn't have to be!

This summer, explore the JA Virtual Centre and discover free, interactive resources designed to help you build financial literacy, explore career pathways, develop entrepreneurial skills, and more.

Whether you have a few minutes or a free afternoon, you can learn at your own pace from anywhere, all for free.

📚 Make the most of your summer and start exploring today: https://bit.ly/4eSzy8e

The JA Canada Company of the Year Finals showcased incredible student entrepreneurs who turned their ideas into real businesses, pitched with confidence, and represented their JA communities on the national stage.

Next school year, that could be you.

Through the JA Company Program, you'll build a business from the ground up, develop leadership and teamwork skills, gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience, and connect with mentors who will help bring your ideas to life.

Ready to take the first step?
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4u9RIXH

Building brighter financial futures together. 💰

This academic year, with the generous support of the Actuarial Foundation of Canada, JA Canada delivered 1,930+ financial literacy learning experiences, helping students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to navigate their financial futures. 📚

Together, we're creating meaningful opportunities for youth to develop lifelong financial skills and prepare for success in school, work, and beyond.💼

Learn more about our financial literacy programs at jacanada.org/programs or connect with your local JA charter office.