The youth is the future of our
nation. This is an oft-repeated adage that the Junior
Achievement of New York (JA New York) takes to heart because, indeed, the
youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow – and the leaders of today must
prepare them for success in the global economy.
JA New York, a non-profit
organization, connects their volunteers with students in all K-12 grades with
the purpose of providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to
become successful individuals, both in their future careers and lives. The
volunteers typically engage the students in in-class activities and
after-school programs, both approved by the school administrators, as well as
workplace experiences.
By empowering young people today,
JA New York aims to encourage and inspire young people to claim their social
and economic success. Of course, the present is just as important as the future
so students are also provided with the knowledge and skills to make smart
academic choices.
