JA BizTown

Happy Birthday, Tom Russell!

If you see Tom today, be sure to wish him a very happy birthday! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and passion for helping students prepare for the real world. Your commitment to Junior Achievement and the thousands of students we serve continues to make a lasting impact across South Central Pennsylvania.

We hope your day is filled with celebration, laughter, and maybe even a little golf! ⛳

Thanks to Santander Bank US's generous support, Junior Achievement of South Central PA can continue delivering impactful programs and meaningful volunteer opportunities centered around three essential life skills:
Financial Literacy
Career Readiness
Entrepreneurship

Through JA BizTown, YES! (Your Economic Success), and REAL Life, students gain hands-on experiences that prepare them for success in school, work, and life.

Thank you, Santander Bank, for helping us inspire and empower the next generation of leaders! ❤️

Round up your purchase at Staples to help students prepare for the real world.

Together with Staples, we’re bringing the world of work and finances to life for students pre-k through 12th grade.

When you shop today, you can save on supplies while investing in futures.

Spread the word to friends, family, colleagues and educators — their purchases can help amplify the future careers of students in your community and beyond.

Donate today at your nearest Staples.

Get to Know Our Staff!

Behind every Junior Achievement program is a dedicated team working to help students prepare for the real world.

From coordinating volunteers and supporting educators to creating meaningful learning experiences and building community partnerships, our staff is passionate about making a lasting impact across South Central Pennsylvania.

Click through to meet the people behind JA and learn more about the team that serves more than 113,000 local students each year! https://ow.ly/ykb650ZmsUC

JASCPA Staff — Junior Achievement of South Central PA Meet Our StaffOur dynamic team works together to manage the programs, operations, volunteers, events, and other day-to-day activities at Junior Achievement. We share a common enthusiasm for the mission of inspiring tomorrows and to help JA volunteersInspire Tomorrows for the students of south-centra...

Did You Know? Your Business Can Sponsor a JA BizTown Day!

A JA BizTown Day Sponsorship gives your company the opportunity to invest in the next generation while helping provide an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience for local students.

By sponsoring a simulation day, your business helps students explore careers, manage finances, work as a team, and experience what it takes to run a community—all while preparing for the real world.

👉 Click to learn more about JA BizTown Day Sponsorship opportunities. https://ow.ly/LsH450Zms54

Questions? We'd love to talk with you! Email us at [email protected].

Together, we can inspire and prepare tomorrow's workforce.

👀 **Get to Know Our Volunteer-Led Programs!**

Did you know that thousands of volunteers help bring Junior Achievement programs to life each year?

From elementary classrooms to immersive simulations and middle school experiences, our volunteers inspire students to explore careers, build financial literacy, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Get a closer look and discover how you can make a difference in the lives of local students https://jascpa.squarespace.com/volunteeroverview

🧀🍷 **Happy National Wine & Cheese Day!**

While our next **JA Global Tasting** isn't until **next May**, today is the perfect excuse to look back at an unforgettable evening of delicious food, wonderful wines, great company, and incredible community support!

Take a stroll through our **2026 JA Global Tasting Photo Gallery** and relive the memories—or see what you've been missing if you couldn't join us.

📸 View the gallery here: https://jascpa.squarespace.com/2026-ja-global-tasting-photos

We can't wait to celebrate with you again next spring while raising funds to help students across South Central Pennsylvania prepare for the real world.

A huge **THANK YOU** to the amazing high school students who volunteered their time to help re-kit our JA Fundamentals classroom materials!

Because of your hard work, thousands of students across South Central Pennsylvania will have the hands-on resources they need to learn about financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

Your dedication doesn't just save time—it helps Junior Achievement save more than $40,000 each year, allowing us to invest even more resources directly into serving students and schools.

Thank you for making a real difference in your community. We couldn't do it without you!

Our JA STEM Summit team is hard at work preparing for the 2026–27 school year!

We're updating our Environmental Science module for 9th and 10th grade students to provide even more engaging, hands-on experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world STEM careers.

We can't wait to welcome students this fall and inspire the next generation of environmental problem-solvers!

Time to Volunteer!

School may still be on summer break, but we're already gearing up for an exciting new year of inspiring students!

Our volunteer programs begin just TWO months from today! Now is the perfect time to reserve your spot and make a difference in the lives of local students.

Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a longtime JA supporter, we have opportunities that fit your schedule. Help students build the skills they need for future careers, financial success, and entrepreneurship.

View our full list of volunteer opportunities and register today: https://ow.ly/KwwQ50Zmq5o