JA of South Dakota's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential.
Why Junior Achievement?
JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. They realize they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Through your participation as an organization or as an individual, these statistics below can begin to change in your community:> 20% of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.
> 49% of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.
> 36% of Americans say that they have at some point in their lives felt their financial situation was out of control.
> 91% of millennials wish they had greater access to entrepreneurial education programs.
Which Way to JA
Corporate Donor
Your corporation can support the growing need for youth development in South Dakota by helping today's students with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st Century workplace.
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Individual Donor
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can make a donation directly to JA of South Dakota! Learn MoreCorporate Volunteer
By volunteering for JA through your organization, you can be in the classroom during work hours and you can share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
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Individual Volunteer
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can volunteer in your community directly with JA of South Dakota! Learn MoreEducator
Quality volunteers from the community come into your classroom to deliver proven, hands-on programming that inspires students to understand the opportunities provided by education.
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Learn more about JA Programs
Not an Educator? Find out how you can get JA programs into your South Dakota school! Learn MoreWatch the Video
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JA of South Dakota Spotlight
Calling all JA Alumni!
Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"
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JA In A Day
Where: In a school classroom in our communityTime Investment: Just one day
This experience uses the same JA programs as the traditional method, but it's condensed into a single day for a high-impact experience! Perfect for the volunteer who can take just a day away from work.
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Traditional In-Classroom
Where: In a school classroom in our communityTime Investment: Typically one hour, for five days
As a JA Traditional Volunteer, you'll be paired with a teacher in a classroom. This delivery method is an effective and popular way to show students a connection between the skills they are learning in the classroom and how they can get a more fulfilling career and life.
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2020 Tea Bacon Fun Run
Where: Squealer's Smoke ShackWhen: Saturday, October 03, 2020 8:30 AM
5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk
Bacon and Bloody Mary's at the finish line!
Virtual participation available!
