How You Can Get Started

Junior Achievement of Western New York 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.

Volunteers

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

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

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

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

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

Partners, begin here

Post-High School

Post-high school programming offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in today's ever-evolving world.

Students, Begin Here

Junior Achievement in Your Community

Junior Achievement of Western New York counts on our many supporters including schools, donors, and volunteers to accomplish our work in the community. We are committed to providing an environment full of diversity and free of bias.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Formed in 2020, the DEI/Volunteer Recruitment Committee purpose is to make Junior Achievement of Western New York a more inclusive organization.

Learn More About Our Commitment to DEI

Funders and Partners

Our work would not be possible without the generous support of many - including schools, volunteers, and donors.

Learn More About our Funders and Partners

Junior Achievement of Western New York Spotlight

Annual Impact Report

We are proud to present our 2022-2023 JA Impact Report. Click through to learn more about how Junior Achievement of Western New York impacts our community's youth through program delivery in local schools and community centers via a network of volunteers.

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Annual Impact Report

Annual BNSME Golf Outing

  Where: Diamond Hawk Golf Course

 When: Friday, June 13, 2025 9:00 AM

Save the date for the 30th anniversary event!

For 30 years, Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives (BNSME) have been partnering with Junior Achievement of WNY (JA) for the Annual Golf Outing.

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Annual BNSME Golf Outing

JA Bowl-a-thon WNY

  Where: Multiple locations, dates, and times

Our signature bowling fundraiser returns in spring 2025. Join us for teambuilding fun for a cause!

Fundraise / Bowl / Celebrate / Educate

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JA Bowl-a-thon WNY

JA Stock Market Challenge WNY

  Where: virtual

 When: Monday, March 10, 2025 8:00 AM

Presented by Wells Fargo, a virtual & unpredictable ride through the highs & lows of the real stock market! Students have 10 days to play the market & compete for prizes. Top competitors from our two virtual competitions will be invited to an in-person championship!

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JA Stock Market Challenge WNY

10905

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

520

Classes Locally
2023-2024

366

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

85

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

56256

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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