Junior Achievement Of Alaska

Junior Achievement of Alaska is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire young people to succeed in a global economy. Since its founding in 1973, Junior Achievement of Alaska has contributed to the business and economics education of young people in over 53 communities statewide. During the 2016-17 school year, JA served more than 13,000 K-12 students in Alaska. Junior Achievement's Core Values and Purpose Junior Achievement of Alaska maintains an active vision on how we can have a positive impact on the lives of more students -- guided by our core values: Believe in the boundless potential of young people Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals Believe in the power of partnership and collaboration Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning Our core values are comprised of our core ideology: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.