Inspire and prepare young people to succeed

Junior Achievement Helps Prepare Today's Students for a Bright Future

How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Maine 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 an 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 Maine Spotlight

JAM Fest

Where: TBD
When: Thursday, April 07, 2022 5:00 PM

Junior Achievement of Maine holds JAM Fest each year to celebrate volunteers. Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution sponsors the free event for JA volunteers. The evening's highlights include: free food and drinks, as well as the presentation of the JA Volunteer of the Year Award.

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JAM Fest

JA More Than A Job - Consider The Trades

Where: Live on Zoom
When: Friday, October 22, 2021 10:00 AM

High School Students: Join Junior Achievement, Moody’s Co-worker Owned, Inc, Central Maine Power, and Puritan Medical Products for a live career speaker panel highlighting exciting job opportunities students might not expect to be part of the trades industry.

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JA More Than A Job - Consider The Trades

Maine Business Hall of Fame South

Where: Sheraton Sable Oaks and Live Stream
When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 5:30 PM

The Maine Business Hall of Fame South recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on both our economy and our community. Heading into the 31st anniversary year, this is one of our most popular events.

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Maine Business Hall of Fame South

JA Maine Titan Challenge

Where: Multiple Companies
When: Wednesday, March 02, 2022 8:00 AM

The newly redeveloped Titan Challenge is a business strategy competition for high school students. Teams of three students work to guide a fledgling company through the ups and downs of the market.

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JA Maine Titan Challenge

8465

Students Reached Locally
2019-2020

507

Classes Locally
2019-2020

395

Volunteers Locally
2019-2020

136

Schools Reached Locally
2019-2020