Impact
Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.
Get Started With JA
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.
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
JA of Western Massachusetts Community Resources
View the resources available to partners in our community.
Career, Leadership & Innovation Center: Welcome to our home where we provide on-site learning experiences.
Access this free online educational and professional resource for parents and students.
Spotlight JA of Western Massachusetts
JA’s Celebrity Bartender Event 2026
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.
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/jaowm/event/celebritybartendersforja2026/
enTEENpreneur Challenge
The EnTEENpreneur Challenge is a trade show and a pitch contest judged by a panel of community entrepreneurs and leaders. Students learn how to start a business using JA learning experiences to design and innovate ideas, prototypes, or products to compete for prizes.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9am-1pm at UMASS Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield
2026 18 Under 18
The Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts 18 Under 18 Awards, presented by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas, provide an opportunity to recognize outstanding young people who exemplify an innovative spirit, leadership, and community involvement.
View EventPartner with Junior Achievement Using Your DAF
Transform lives using your Donor Advised Fund, DAF!
Learn MoreGet Involved with Junior Achievement!
Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, Inc..
