Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. We serve students in 34 counties in South Carolina. Junior Achievement (JA) provides educational programs that help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with both businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their full potential. JA inspires young people to improve the quality of their lives through economic and business education. Junior Achievement programs focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and work-related life skills/career development.