How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

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Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

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JA of Western Massachusetts Community Resources

JA CLIC

Career, Leadership & Innovation Center: Welcome to our home where we provide on-site learning experiences.

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JA Access Your Future

Access this free online educational and professional resource for parents and students.

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Spotlight JA of Western Massachusetts

Partner with Junior Achievement Using Your DAF

Transform lives using your Donor Advised Fund, DAF!

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Partner with Junior Achievement Using Your DAF

enTEENpreneur Challenge

  Where: UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield

 When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:00 AM

The EnTEENpreneur Challenge is essentially, a pitch contest similar in format to one seen on a reality TV show about entrepreneurship.

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enTEENpreneur Challenge

20th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge

  Where: Rivers Memorial Hall, Western New England University

 When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 11:00 AM

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 20th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge! This Wall Street Simulation has been a student and volunteer favorite for two decades and we have some fun surprises in store!

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20th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge

Sponsors and volunteers sought for 20th annual Stock Market Challenge

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) is seeking sponsors and volunteers for its 20th Annual Stock Market Challenge, taking place on Tuesday, November 18 at Western New England University in Springfield.

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2949

Students Reached Locally
2020-2021

126

Classes Locally
2020-2021

67

Volunteers Locally
2020-2021

15

Schools Reached Locally
2020-2021

9101

Contact Hours Locally
2020-2021

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