Middle School Programs

General Information: A Middle School kit serves 30 students.  The curriculum consists of 7 to 10  “hands on” activities delivered weekly by a volunteer for about 45 minutes per lesson.  The materials are volunteer friendly, correlate to the Sunshine State Standards, and are interactive for the students.  After training by a JA staff, first time volunteers visit their assigned classroom to meet the teacher and students prior to starting the program.

6th-8th    JA Global Marketplace – 6 one hour sessions

JA Global Marketplace™ is designed to provide practical information about the key aspects of the global economy, what makes world trade work, and how trade affects students’ daily lives.

6th-8th    JA Economics for Success – 6 one hour sessions
Explores personal finance and students’ education and career options based on their skills, interests, and values. It also demonstrates the economic benefits of staying in school.

7th-8th  JA America Works™ - 8 one hour sessions
JA America Works helps middle grades students understand the impact entrepreneurs exerted on the economy during America’s early years. Using a thematic approach, students explore how entrepreneurs’ contributions in the areas of immigration, communication, transportation, industrialization, agriculture, and natural resources helped shape the nation. ** NEW PROGRAM**

7th-8th  Job Shadow Field Trip (Class must also participate in one of the in classroom programs listed above)
Students visit local businesses to  learn about the various careers that are available to them within each company.  The purpose of the field trip is to give them a real world perspective on the world of work and careers that they can consider for the future.  Field trips are typically 2-3 hours in duration.  The school is responsible for securing transportation and Junior Achievement will reimburse the school for the expense.  

After School Program

JA It’s My Business!™: Entrepreneurship is the focus of this compelling addition to JA’s after-school program mix. Through engaging, hands-on activities, middle grades students study entrepreneurs, successful enterprises, and use their own creativity and innovation to develop a business plan. More than any other JA program to date, JA It’s My Business! focuses on instilling the entrepreneurial spirit in young people.  
** NEW PROGRAM**