Junior Achievement of Hawaii Island

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    Our programs are funded by businesses and individuals, and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. Classroom volunteers make economic concepts relevant, fuel the entrepreneurial spirit, and challenge the students to excel. JA's unique delivery system provides the training, materials, and support necessary to ensure a positive experience. Our materials include curriculum for elementary, middle and high school students. "The materials JA provides make it easy to teach kids the basics of money and business in a way that's fun for me and for them.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island teach?

    JAHI delivers Junior Achievement curriculum in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Materials are grouped into elementary, middle school and high school sequences, and each is designed to be taught in the classroom by a volunteer rather than by JA staff.

    Who teaches JA lessons in the classroom?

    Volunteers from local business, families and the community teach the lessons. Junior Achievement supplies the training, materials and support, so a volunteer does not need teaching experience or a prepared curriculum of their own.

    How are JA programs funded?

    Programs are funded by businesses and individuals rather than by the schools. Every $100 donated lets Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island reach one more elementary or middle school class.

    How many students does JAHI reach?

    JAHI reaches more than 3,000 East Hawaiʻi students a year, in grades kindergarten through high school.

    How does a school request a JA program?

    Email jahilo@jahawaii.org or call 808-292-0570 to ask about bringing a Junior Achievement program to your classroom or school.

    Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island at a glance

    Organization
    Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island (JAHI)
    Tax status
    501(c)(3) charitable organization; contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
    Area served
    Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island), Hawaiʻi County
    Students reached
    More than 3,000 East Hawaiʻi students a year, in grades K–12
    Programs delivered by
    Volunteers from local business, families and the community, in the classroom
    Mailing address
    PO Box 5205, Hilo, HI 96720