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About JA

Who are we?

Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia is part of a global non-profit committed to empowering youth own their future success. Through a network of stellar volunteers who share their own life experiences to students, we deliver immersive learning experiences in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Simply put, JA Nova Scotia coordinates in-school and extra-curricular hands-on programming for youth 5-25 that sets them up for real-world scenarios and experiences.

JAs Impact

What we do for the community?

Our work enables young people to develop the skill set and mind set to enhance their communities. We set young people up for success so they can be as prepared as possible for any future endeavors they choose to embark on. JA prepares youth for life, for meaningful work, and for an opportunity to do good in the world!

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Achiever Alumni

Emma McGill

Students can benefit so much from company program. You have the opportunity to win scholarships for post secondary education, put JA on your resume, and get amazing exposure to the business world including pitch ideas and attend conferences.

It’s My Future

Grade 7

JA Nova Scotia provides hands-on experiential learning in the classroom and through extra-curricular activities. Programs …

Teacher Led Class
Self Directed Program
Volunteer Facilitated Program

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JA Company Program

Grades 9 to 12

Junior Achievement’s In-School Company Program provides students in Grades 9-12 with the opportunity to explore …

Teacher Led Class
Self Directed Program
Volunteer Facilitated Program

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Investment Strategies Program

Grades 8 to 11

Junior Achievement (JA)’s Investment Strategies Program (ISP): Virtual is an interactive, online learning opportunity that …

Teacher Led Class
Self Directed Program
Volunteer Facilitated Program

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“ JA has made such a difference in Sophia’s life. I truly believe that unless youth are able to find their passion that they become more susceptible to feelings of being “lost” and the longer it takes for them to find it the less sense of purpose they have. I can not thank JA enough for the work you do. ”

Myra Lucia

Proud JA Parent

“ When you equip our youth with the information and tools to make good financial decisions and to look after their financial well being you have created a generation of individuals that are more confident and are going to help us be a stronger Nova Scotia. ”

Marie Mullally

President & CEO, CUA-JA NS Investor/Alumni

“ I always say that Junior Achievement is a program with a true purpose unlike any other organization. No where else do students receive hands on learning of business management, personal finance, and entrepreneurship like with Junior Achievement. ”

Braden Newell

JA NS Alumni