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.

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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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28th Annual Golf Tournament

  Where: Crumpin-Fox Club

 When: Friday, June 05, 2026 8:00 AM

This year is our 28th Annual Golf Tournament! Take advantage of a gorgeous location at the Crumpin-Fox Club. The tournament features a fantastic golfer package and outstanding course as your support keeps JA’s programs going strong.

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28th Annual Golf Tournament

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

JA’s Celebrity Bartender Event 2026

  Where: Nathan Bill’s Bar and Restaurant

 When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:00 PM

JA’s Celebrity Bartender event is a fundraiser where well-known people in the community get behind the bar to serve drinks to raise funds for JAWM programs, empowering youth to own their economic success.

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JA’s Celebrity Bartender Event 2026

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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