Founded in 1919, Junior Achievement is the country's oldest and largest provider of economic education for youth. Their ability to succeed in a global marketplace will be critical to sustaining the US free enterprise system and as a result, Junior Achievement programs are now offered in traditional classrooms and in after school settings. "JA" is now a solution to an imperative issue: Preparing the future business leaders of tomorrow, our youth.

FACTS ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF DALLAS AND NORTHEAST TEXAS

	Since 1954 JA of Dallas has been partnering with businesses and school districts throughout northeast Texas. Since 1990 Junior Achievement has increased the number of area classes by nearly 195% through alliances with nearly 900 companies and over 2,000 business and community volunteers. Although this represents significant growth, the request for JA programs continues to surpass our existing resources.
	In the 2008/2009 school year business volunteers will serve as "teaching" volunteers in nearly 2,200 area classrooms and after school sites, reaching nearly 45,000 students with our sequential K-12 economic education programs.
	Junior Achievement of Dallas practices superior fiscal management with nearly 80% of all dollars raised going directly to program support. As a result, we have been the seven-year recipient of the prestigious National Summit Award. JA raises 55% of its operating budget from special events.  Remaining capital is raised through corporate contributions, individual contributions and foundation grants.  Junior Achievement is not a United Way Agency.

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