Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

We are creating access to opportunity-filled futures through real-world and immersive experiences.

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Our Solutions. Backed By Research.

Junior Achievement delivers integrated education solutions that holistically combine academic instruction, real-world application, and community collaboration into a unified, scalable model that transforms education for students. Our solutions don't just expose students to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow.

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An Undeniable Link Between Education and Success.

Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.

The JA Difference

The Economy is Rapidly Evolving.

Our approach is built on more than preparing students, we strengthen the entire education-to-workforce ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, innovative learning experiences, and outcomes-based design, we help students build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed while strengthening schools, workforces, and the communities we serve.

Spotlight

Hall of Fame 2026

2026 East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame

Press Room

Thursday, April 23, 2026 5:30 PM

The East Tennessee Hall of Fame is an annual awards dinner honoring outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs, who through their work, have made a significant contribution to the quality of life in the East Tennessee region.

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Miss Business 2026

UTK Student Union

Friday, October 23, 2026 8:30 AM

The JA Miss Business Experience inspires young women to develop the executive mindset and encourages them to seek meaningful and dynamic leadership careers. This event is designed to connect our future leaders with successful, professional women to share what they know with the next generation.

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Stock Market Challenge 2026

Harper Audi

Thursday, September 03, 2026 6:00 PM

A Night on Wall $treet Stock Market Challenge is a modern technology-based stock market simulation that supports Junior Achievement of East Tennessee, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring and educating young people to succeed in a global economy.

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