Building Brighter Futures

The Junior Achievement McWane Economic Education Center will provide experiential learning of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to more than 20,000 students each year. This 30,000 square foot regional facility, located in downtown Birmingham, AL, will serve school systems within a one-hour drive.

We are Building Brighter Futures across the state of Alabama.

“It was the single most incredible simulation, hands-on experience that any student could have. ”

— Marcia Farabee
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Gadsden City Schools

 

“They still talk about the banking aspect, getting a loan, and the difference between gross and net pay. They really enjoyed the marketing practices. This was the best field trip I’ve ever been involved with. The kids thrived.”

— Brooke Haertl
McAdory Middle School, 6th Grade Teacher