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Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

Junior Achievement of the High Plains is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

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.

5,973
Students Reached Locally
552
Volunteers Locally
174
Classes Locally
66
Schools Reached Locally
99,894
Contact Hours Locally

Get Started With JA

Junior Achievement of the High Plains 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.

Educators

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

Volunteers

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

Impact Partners

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

Online resources for High Plains Teachers and Parents

With schools closing, Junior Achievement of the High Plains is providing free online resources to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today. We are committed to doing this until we can all be certain again. Here are two ways you can support this effort:

Program Resources

I am a teacher, parent or student looking for stand-alone activities, facilitator guides, or ancillary resources that support learning.

Donate

I want to support Junior Achievement of the High Plains in the effort to provide free online resources to teachers and parents with a gift to my local JA.

JA of the High Plains Spotlight

JA 18 Under 18 2026

students teens smiling
 AmTech Career Academy
 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 6:00 PM

The JA 18 Under 18 list will represent students who serve as role models, leaders, and innovators in our community.

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JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, the second such honor in two years. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide.

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JA BizTown

JA BizTown

JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. (Grades 4-6)

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Get Involved with Junior Achievement!

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of the High Plains.



Any questions? Contact us!