Our Impact
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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.
Educators
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Volunteers
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Impact Partners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Online resources for Eastern Iowa Teachers and Parents
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is providing free online resources to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today. We are committed to doing this until we can all be certain again.
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Your immediate contribution will be put to work right away to help more JA programs get into classrooms and have a positive impact on the students in our community!
Program Resources
I am a teacher, parent or student looking for stand-alone activities, facilitator guides, or ancillary resources that support learning.
JA of Eastern Iowa Spotlight
Connecting Students to Their Future: Dawn Bowlus’ 15+ Years of Impact with Junior Achievement
Dawn Bowlus has spent more than 25 years helping students develop innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship skills through her work at the University of Iowa. As a Junior Achievement board member and volunteer for more than 15 years, she is passionate about connecting students with their community and helping them explore their future through programs like the JA Dream Accelerator™.
Learn MoreRegistration Now Open for Junior Achievement BizTown® Summer Entrepreneur Camp
Future entrepreneurs start here. Junior Achievement BizTown® Summer Entrepreneur Camp gives students a week of business creation, career exploration, and hands-on learning—including field trips, industry activities, and running their own town.
Learn MoreFrom Florida to the Classroom: How Kelli Artley Is Making an Impact Through Financial Education
Kelli Artley returned to Iowa in 2025 with a desire to reconnect with her community—and found purpose through volunteering with Junior Achievement. For the past eight years, she has helped students build financial literacy and confidence through programs like JA Our City®, JA Career Speakers®, and BizTown® by Junior Achievement. Her story highlights the powerful impact volunteers have—not just on students, but on themselves.
Learn MoreFrom Curiosity to Confidence: How One Educator Is Shaping Student Futures
Ann Jameson, an 18-year educator with the Cedar Rapids Community School District, is passionate about helping students discover both the power of science and their own potential. Through her work supporting magnet schools and implementing 3DE and Junior Achievement programs, she creates learning experiences that connect classroom content to real-world opportunities. Ann believes curiosity, determination, and supportive relationships are the foundation for student success—and through her leadership, students are building the confidence and skills they need to thrive in their futures.
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