Our Mission
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) is the region’s premier organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed.
Together with educators, families, and the regional business community, JAWPA helps students simulate life beyond the classroom, giving them confidence to pursue their dreams.
ABOUT JA
Changing The Lives Of Young People
Founded in 1919, JA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the skills they need to plan for their future. JA delivers hands-on, high-impact immersive learning in entrepreneurship, employment, and financial health. Our initiatives are proven effective, cutting-edge and align with national and state educational standards.
At JA, we use our extensive experience and deep passion to cultivate the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
Our Alumni
80%
Have “Extremely
Fulfilling” Careers
69%
“Dream Job”
92%
Believe They Can
Achieve Their Goals
Staff & Board
Staff
Our professional staff is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience to young people, educators, volunteers, and business partners of JAWPA
Board
The JAWPA Board of Directors represents a wide range of the top young professionals, and business, education, and civic leaders in the community.
Who We Serve
We at Junior Achievement are dedicated to providing a positive, enriching learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity and equity. Junior Achievement welcomes K-12 students, volunteers, educators, staff, and other partners and stakeholders, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic.
