Junior Achievement and Youth Financial Literacy

JA is the leading provider of youth financial literacy education. We provide experiences that promote the skills, understanding and perspectives students will need to succeed in a global economy and become productive, contributing members of society. JA is a partner of choice for businesses, educators and policy-makers around the globe seeking to expand workforce and economic development.

For over 55 years JA Canada™ has provided educational business programs and conferences to youth with an emphasis of three educational pillars of success:

1) Financial Literacy
2) Entrepreneurship
3) Work Readiness

JA Canada offers a suite of nine national programs delivered to over 240,000 students annually by 14,000 qualified business volunteers in Elementary, Middle and Secondary school classrooms. Together with educators and the business community, JA programs give youth the confidence, belief and direction they need to succeed as leaders and citizens in a global community.

Financial literacy is an essential part of our economic prosperity, competitiveness and the everyday lives of Canadians. Click here to download our financial literacy position paper and letter to the Finance Minister.