Our Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging
Junior Achievement is committed to creating a more equitable and just tomorrow by promoting economic empowerment through our programs. We prioritize:
• Creating an inclusive future workforce by introducing students to the transformative power of career exploration and planning.
• Leveraging technology to maximize reach and impact by investing in innovative digital learning experiences to increase opportunities for students.
• Teaching financial strategies to empower students to be fully engaged in the economy regardless of their race, ethnicity, or gender.
• Developing young entrepreneurs by connecting students and business volunteers to instill entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial mindsets.
Our Ongoing Commitment To The Future
Our Ongoing Commitment to The Future
Our commitment to empowering youth to own their economic success encompasses inclusivity, mutual respect, equitable access to education, and multiple perspectives. Our objective is to create a climate that fosters belonging, respect and value for all and encourages engagement and connection throughout the institution and community.
We are dedicated to providing a positive, enriching learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity and mobility for all youth in our community.
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa welcomes 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.
Transparency Statement From Junior Achievement
Transparency Statement from Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement is a federated network of 99 offices that reflect local communities across the United States. Area offices are committed to ensuring inclusion is at the center of all endeavors in the present and future.
Junior Achievement USA has undertaken a thorough review of its learning experiences to ensure they are reflective of the communities we serve. This includes engaging subject matter experts and responding proactively to feedback from local educators, volunteers and students who engage in our programs.
With the support of the CITI Foundation, Junior Achievement has implemented the Paradigm Reach platform, an online training site for JA associates dedicated to advancing awareness, knowledge, and skills that will ultimately help us to achieve our goals and priorities in serving local youth.