JA Newfoundland and Labrador provides a range of programs to students in grades 3-12 covering three main educational pillars: financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. We have programs available for virtual in-class delivery, in-person in-class delivery, in-person afterschool delivery and some programs are available to students in a self-directed online format. To learn more about our free programs and find one that is a good fit for your students, please contact our programs team at info@janl.org or check out jacampus.org.
All citizens benefit when we inspire and prepare our young people to succeed in our economy.
JA Programs
Grades 3-6
A Business of Our Own
Grade 3-6 students put on entrepreneurial hats and run their own retail business. Students learn how to start a business, produce and promote their products, track their finances and manage a team.
Our Country
Elementary school students develop innovative, new ideas for business and society. They learn about Canada’s technological past and present, as well as share ideas that could become our next great innovation.
More than Money
Elementary students are taught about earning, spending and saving money and are introduced to the process of starting, running and growing a business.
Our Business World
Elementary students explore how businesses are created and what makes them thrive. Using games and multimedia, students learn about innovation, start-ups and self-employment.
Grade 7-9
Economics for Success
Grade 7-9 students take a closer look at the advantages of staying in school, as well as learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s workforce. This program will help students see the link between education and achieving their goals.
Dollars with Sense
Through the newly updated program, Grade 7-9 students get the vital tools they need to make smart financial decisions, live debt-free and become savvy investors. Students learn personal money management skills that they can apply to their lives beginning now.
Grades 10-12
Personal Finance
This program teaches students personal money management skills including the key elements of personal finance such as spending wisely, budgeting, saving, investing and using credit.
Be Entrepreneurial
Inspires grade 10-12 students to imagine a business venture while still in school. This program is designed to help ignite students’ entrepreneurial spirit and help them create business plans.
Company Program
Over a four-month period, grade 10-12 students learn how to organize and operate a real business. Volunteers from the local business community work with students to launch and run a small enterprise.
World of Choices
The World of Choices program brings together high school students with industry specific career mentors to explore different career paths.