Junior Achievement of BC

$5,000.00

On a regular basis we hear that University students struggle with massive debt. A recent Ipsos survey reported that more than 50% of Canadians are living within $200/month of not being able to pay all their bills. In many cases, the concept that families can instill healthy financial habits in their children doesn't apply as it's difficult for parents to pass along skills they don't necessarily possess. If children are not learning financial skills at home, then they need to be provided with the opportunity to learn at school. With the COVID-19 crisis, these financial pressures are being amplified as families learn to navigate the new economy. 

JABC offers seven programs across our two pillars of Financial Literacy and Work Readiness. Each program targets a learning outcome and goal that aligns with the school curriculum: Math, Economics, Accounting, Applied Design, Skills and Technology, Pre-Calculus, Social Sciences, Career Education, English Language and Arts. 

JABC's goal is to deliver 100 programs in School District #57 in the 2022 calendar year.  Once delivery dates are confirmed with teachers, JA uses an equity, diversity & inclusion lens to recruit, screen, and train community volunteers. JA also provides teachers, students and volunteers with support materials. JABC business education programs are designed to encourage students' participation through hands-on activities, computer simulations, and games related to the topic.

RETURN