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Junior Achievement

Boundless Futures through Education

Junior Achievement of South Dakota is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

How you can get started

Junior Achievement of South Dakota provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

JA of South Dakota Spotlight

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Junior Achievement of South Dakota Volunteer Receives National Recognition

South Dakota leader receives Junior Achievement’s highest volunteer leadership award for his commitment to empowering students to achieve economic success.

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Junior Achievement of South Dakota Volunteer Receives National Recognition
JA volunteer with student, text says Make a Difference

Volunteering with JA

Join over 2,000 dedicated volunteers who impact over 55,000 students in communities across South Dakota. Shape young minds and empower the next generation of community leaders and business owners! Sign up now!

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Volunteering with JA
Front cover of 2024 JASD Impact Report, photo of boy at JA Inspire, photo of girl holding up JA curriculum, photo of girl holding up JA Finance Park iPad, all smiling at the camera

2024 Impact Report

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2024 Impact Report
View the details for 2025 Brookings Golf Scramble

2025 Brookings Golf Scramble

  Where: Edgebrook Golf Course
 When: Thursday, June 05, 2025 11:30 AM

Looking for a fun way to support JA? Join us for our annual JA Brookings Golf Scramble event! It's the perfect opportunity for team building, entertaining clients, or just enjoying a day out with friends. Don't worry if you're not a seasoned golfer, there's something for everyone, including sponsorship opportunities!

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2025 Brookings Golf Scramble
55437
Students Reached Locally
2023-2024
2468
Classes Locally
2023-2024
2154
Volunteers Locally
2023-2024
212
Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

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