| JA Banks in Action™ teaches high school students the principles of the banking industry and familiarizes them with the challenges of successfully operating a bank in a competitive environment. Eight required, volunteer-led sessions. |
Concepts—Banking, Banking careers, Central bank, Human capital, Interest rates, Liquidity, Long-term deposit products, Long-term loan products, Marketing, Products, Profits, Research and development, Reserve, Reserve requirement, Rule of 72, Services, Short-term deposit products, Short-term loan products, Spread |
Skills—Active listening, Analyzing information, Computer, Computing, Cost-benefit analysis, Critical thinking, Data analysis, Decision-making, Following directions, Group discussion, Interpreting information, Math computation, Problem-solving, Public speaking, Reading, Teamwork |
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| JA Business Ethics™ fosters students’ ethical decision-making as they prepare to enter the workforce and take part in the global marketplace. Seven required, five supplemental, volunteer-led sessions. |
Concepts—Advantage, Demand, Economic systems, Exchange rates, Fiscal policy, Gross Domestic Product, Government, Global Economy, Income distribution, Inflation, International trade, Investment, Labor, Markets, Opportunity costs, Productivity, Scarcity, Supply, Trade |
Skills—Applying information, Classifying, Critical thinking, Decision-making, Giving reports, Graphing, Interpreting data, Leadership, Math computation, Public speaking, Reading, Research, Taking notes, Working in groups, Writing |
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| JA Careers with a Purpose™ introduces students to the importance of seeking careers that help them realize their life potential and noble purpose. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions. |
Concepts—Career, Career choices, Job, Life roles, Maxim, Noble purpose, World of work |
Skills—Analyzing information, Building self-confidence, Categorizing data, Oral and written communication, Public speaking, Working in groups |
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| JA Economics™ examines the fundamental concepts of micro-, macro-, and international economics. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions. |
Concepts—Advantage, Demand, Economic systems, Exchange rates, Fiscal policy, Gross Domestic Product, Government, Global Economy, Income distribution, Inflation, International Trade, Investment, Labor, Markets, Opportunity costs, Productivity, Scarcity, Supply, Trade |
Skills—Applying and classifying information, Critical thinking, Decision-making, Giving reports, Graphing, Interpreting data, Leadership, Math computation, Public speaking, Reading, Research, Taking notes, Working in groups, Writing |
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| JA Success Skills® helps students develop work-readiness skills necessary for the workplace and life. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions. |
Concepts—Attitude, Building rapport, Business, Careers, Choices, Citizenship, Communication, Cover letters, Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Interviews, Jobs, Leadership, Lifelong learner, Opportunity costs, Professional image, Resumes, Self-confidence, Teamwork |
Skills—Advocating and influencing, Asking questions, Cooperating, Active listening, Observing critically, Public speaking, Research, Resolving conflict and negotiating, Reflecting and evaluating, Role-playing, Solving problems and making decisions, Teamwork, Working in groups, Writing |
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| JA Titan® introduces critical economics and management decisions through an interactive simulation. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions. |
Concepts—Business, Capital, Capital investment, Cash flow, Competition, eCommerce, Inventory, Management, Marketing, Price, Production, Profit, Research and development, Risk, Supply |
Skills—Analyzing situations, Applying information, Charting data, Computer, Consensus-building, Critical thinking, Decision-making, Giving reports, Interpreting data, Math computation, Reading, Teamwork |
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| Junior Achievement Presents: The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program introduces students to the importance of making wise financial decisions. The program demonstrates the importance of planning, goal-setting, and thoughtful decision-making within the context of personal financial decisions. |
Concepts—Budgeting, Credit, Financial choices, Fraud, Goal-setting, Identity theft, Insurance, Investment, Pay yourself first, Saving, Spending |
Skills—Analyzing information, Categorizing data, Decision-making, Financial planning, Oral and written communication, Organization, Public speaking, Reading comprehension, Working in groups |
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| JA Company Program™ analyzes and explores personal opportunities and responsibilities within a student-led company. Twelve required, volunteer-led meetings. |
Concepts—Business, Choices, Competition, Division of labor, Entrepreneurship, Expenses, Fixed Costs, Goods, Incentive, Income, Liquidation, Management, Marketing, Parliamentary procedure, Price, Productivity, Profit, Production, Research and development, Services, Stock, Variable costs |
Skills—Assembling products, Consensus-building, Critical thinking, Estimating, Filling out forms, Interpreting data, Math computation, Negotiating, Presenting reports, Problem-solving, Public speaking, Research, Selling, Teamwork |
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601 Noble Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: 260-484-2543
Fax: 260-483-2133
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