BizTown

JA BizTown provides educators with lessons and resources to effectively integrate financial literacy and work and career readiness into the elementary school classroom. The learning experience supports critical thinking skills and student engagement, and helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE OBJECTIVES

Following participation in the program, students will be able to:

• Discuss the roles they play as citizens, workers, and consumers in their community and relate those roles to the free enterprise system.

• Discuss the importance of citizen rights and responsibilities in a community.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the free enterprise system.

• Build money management skills through a practical knowledge of economic concepts and banking practices.

• Develop an understanding of basic business practices and responsibilities.

• Display the soft skills necessary for successful participation in the world of work.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

JA BizTown consists of 12 in-class teacher-led sessions prior to the simulation and one in-class session following the simulation, with a culminating 4–5 hour visit to the Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center; a hands-on simulated community.

JA’S TURNKEY VOLUNTEER SOLUTION

One-on-One Assistance

During the simulation, volunteers guide and assist students as they operate one of the businesses at JA BizTown. JA works with you to ensure you teach at the location and grade level of your choice.

Comprehensive Training

Before you begin JA BizTown, JA staff will provide training so you are comfortable with the simulation experience. You will become familiar with the daily schedule, the work expected of the students, and your roles and responsibilities. You also will be instructed on how to use the Volunteer Guide and Volunteer Checklist to help facilitate the experience.

Minimal Time Commitment

The time commitment is minimal compared to the significant impact you make. The approximately six-hour day includes volunteer training and the five- hour simulation. Additional training, either in person or online, is scheduled with the local JA staff. You will be astonished by how much the students accomplish in such a short period of time.

JA Staff Follow-Up and Support

Volunteers are key to the success of this program. JA staff will be available to answer your questions or make suggestions and will provide full support throughout the day of the simulation.

Join Junior Achievement’s national network of volunteers and help students in your community connect the dots between what they learn in school and the “business of life”—work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

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