Junior Achievement
With the help of Anichini, Claremont Savings Bank, Hypertherm Inc., the
Little Family Foundation, Mascoma Savings Bank, Dartmouth College's Tuck
School of Business and other area organizations, UVBEP brings Junior Achievement
(JA) to local elementary, middle and high schools.
Together we reach hundreds of Upper Valley students each year.
“I
really felt like I made an impact on these kid’s lives. Even though
I only taught six one-hour sessions, by the end they were repeating items
we had talked about in previous weeks, and were bringing
real life examples of our lessons into the discussions. I think it’s
good for the kids at that age to have someone other than mom, dad and
teacher telling them about how things are in the real world.”-Business
Volunteer
What is Junior Achievement?
Since 1919,
Junior Achievement has been making a difference for kids. Reaching 5.2
million students each year, JA teaches children to value themselves, others,
their education and the American free enterprise system. JA’s sequential
activities and programs provide students with the skills, knowledge and
options they will use for life. They help kids get one step closer to
their dreams. Kids believe they can be whatever they want to be when they
grow up - and they can - but getting there isn't easy. Preparing them
for the economic reality of tomorrow is a responsibility everyone in the
community must share.
“This is a wonderful program. Students enjoy
and look forward to having JA. We have done it for many years and look
forward to it every time. Our kids are excited when we do JA!”
–Participating Teacher
How
can you participate as a JA Volunteer?
It's easy to become a JA classroom volunteer. Regardless of your background
or experience, JA's unique delivery system provides the training, materials
and support that you need to ensure a positive and fun experience. JA
volunteers are required to attend a training session, where they are introduced
to the curriculum, and hear tips and ideas from seasoned JA volunteers.
UVBEP will announce training session dates as they are scheduled.
The time commitment for teaching Junior Achievement is determined by grade
level:
- Grades K-5: Five, 45-minute classroom visits;
- Grades 6-7: Six, 45-minute classroom visits; or
- Grades 9-12: Seven, 45-minute classroom visits for JA Titan.
To make an impact on children’s lives by becoming a JA volunteer,
simply complete the online application form.
If you have questions, contact the UVBEP at 603-643-3431 x2902 or by e-mail
at info(at)uvbep.org.
UVBEP offers the following JA programs to Upper Valley schools:
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K-Ourselves
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1-Our Family
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2-Our Community
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3-Our City
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4-Our Region
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5-Our Nation
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6-Global Marketplace
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7-Economics for Success
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9-12-JA Titan
To review the JA program outlines please visit the following web pages:
UVBEP and volunteers from local businesses have brought Junior Achievement to the following schools:
| Bernice A. Ray School |
Lyme School |
| Bluff Elementary School |
Maple Avenue Elementary School |
| Claremont Middle School |
Marion Cross Elementary School |
| Disnard Elementary School |
Richmond Middle School |
| Hanover Street School | Rivendell Academy |
| Hartland Elementary School | Seminary Hill School |
| Lebanon Junior High School |
Tunbridge Central School |
Westshire
Elementary School |
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Contact UVBEP to find out which schools are participating in JA this year.
“The program was well received by the students
and teachers, and we had a lot of fun. The teacher had incorporated a
lot of the community into her teaching program during the year, and what
I taught through the JA program tied into her program and reinforced the
family, community, jobs, etc.” – Business Volunteer
