JA in a Day is a half-day event at the elementary school level. Volunteers present Junior Achievement lessons with a condensed format in a single school day instead of over 5 consecutive weeks.
What are the benefits of JA in a Day?
Shorter time commitment for volunteers
Volunteers are able to work in pairs
Students have fun while learning valuable economic and business concepts
The activities are hands-on and exciting
Volunteers share their experiences to enhance learning and serve as positive role models
Volunteers facilitate the 5 JA lessons in teams with the teachers' assistance as needed
JA programs serve as excellent introductions or reviews to various Economics, Math, English, and Social Studies SOL (Standards of Learning) objectives
The condensed format allows more students to take advantage of JA programs
How long does it take?
In order for the volunteers to have time to implement all 5 lessons, it takes 4 to 5 hours (including lunch breaks).
