What is Junior Achievement?

West Elementary has offered this engaging business program for several years. Junior Achievement's (JA) hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people. Parents who have volunteered for this program in past years have really had fun with the kids in the classroom!

JA programs are provided at no cost to schools and are presented by a volunteer role model. Each volunteer receives a kit packed with detailed lesson plans, exciting visual aids and engaging activities. Training is provided if this is your first time.

Lesson themes are:

• Ourselves (Kindergarten) - Introduces the economic roles of individuals
  
• Our Families (1st Grade) - Discusses the role of families in the local economy
  
• Our Community (2nd Grade) - Examines responsibilities and economic opportunities within a community
  
• Our City (3rd Grade) - Considers economic development, local businesses, and career opportunities
  
• Our Region (4th Grade) - Features the economic/business resources found in state and regional economies
  
• Our Nation (5th Grade) - Studies U.S. business operations and economic issues
  

Junior Achievement VOLUNTEER SIGN UP FORM:
http://www.aps1.net/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1635


QUESTIONS?: 
Please view the JA website at http://www.ja.org/ 
Or Contact: Carolyn Hughes Cuozzo, West Elementary School Parent, at carolynhughes@verizon.net, or Junior Achievement's office at (617) 368-3566 or info@ja-easternmass.org