 Junior
Achievement has been
active in Montana since the 1950s, primarily as an after school
program for high school students.
During the ‘80s and ‘90s Junior Achievement (JA)
developed middle and elementary school programs.
JA of Gallatin County was formed in 1994 to bring this wide
range of opportunities to the Bozeman area. Tasked with
revitalizing JA programs throughout the state two years ago, we
became JA of Montana. This
year we expect to reach 2,500 students in Billings, Bozeman and
the surrounding area, as well as statewide through partnerships
with Montana credit unions. It
takes a village to raise a child, and JA provides the bridge
between the business and education communities to make this
possible, a framework enabling the community to contribute to the
success of the next generation.
We
do this by developing:
- the
desire in our youth to stay in school and appreciate lifelong
learning
- positive
attitudes toward work and contributing to our society
- business
and education partnerships that create a bridge between the
classroom and the workplace
- critical
skills that produce success
JA of Montana is now developing a
sustainable network to provide economic education to all
school-aged youth in Montana. A statewide Board of Directors
governs the organization and provides support for local
communities. Get
involved today!
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