Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest's
purpose is to empower our area young people
to own their
future economic success.
Last year Junior Achievement reached over 8,000 students by funding programs and mentoring them in 3 key content areas:
Entrepreneurship, work readiness, & financial literacy.
The need for JA programs continues to increase, but funding remains our primary challenge. We thank all of you that support and invest in the economic education of our kids. We encourage you to choose JA.
Your inspiration is their success!
Our Spokane youth need your help!
One in five students in Spokane County are dropping out of school.*
A recent Spokesman Review article indicated that it is imperative to reach kids as early as the 6th grade to keep them in school. Studies have proven that dropping out of school unfortunately begins a lifelong chain of despair, predisposing individuals to unemployment, poverty, reliance on public assistance, and poor health to name a few.
Gonzaga University School of Education research aims to curb rising high school drop-out rate with priorities on educational attainment. They have a plan in process including extended learning opportunities such as Junior Achievement and other after-school mentoring program.
Help us and "STEP-UP" for our kids!
* Spokesman Review, August 18, 2010
of the Inland Northwest
