Join the Junior Board!

JA of Alabama Junior Board

Junior Achievement (JA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating K-12 students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. JA's unique approach allows volunteers from the community to deliver our curriculum while they share their personal and professional experiences and skills with students. Volunteers help students make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life. JA classroom programs are a fun and easy way for professionals to get involved and make an impact in the community.

Junior Board Purpose

To support the goals and objectives of Junior Achievement of Alabama by promoting the mission, pro-grams, and events. The Junior Board is responsible for managing an annual event to create awareness and raise funds for JA Be Entrepreneurial and the JA Business Plan Challenge.

Membership

Anyone with an interest in the mission of Junior Achievement may become a member upon application, interview, and approval. Self-nominations are accepted.

Professional & Community Benefits

Serving on the Junior Board can offer members the chance to:

• Broaden professional associations
• Enhance leadership potential
• Develop collaborative, teamwork skills
• Access professional networks
• Give back to the community

Having a representative on the Junior Board offer companies an opportunity to:

• Increase strategic impact
• Build the company’s brand
• Build social capital
• Develop staff