How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland 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

Online resources for Teachers and Parents Central Maryland

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland 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.

2024 Stat Sheet

Our mission is to be the proven provider of work and career readiness experiences for Central Maryland youth. Check out our infographic on how we did in 2024.

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Program Resources

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

Learn More about Program Resources

Donate

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

Donate

JA of Central Maryland Spotlight

Rent Our Facility

Our facility is available for group rental by special arrangement for extended hours or weekends.

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Rent Our Facility

Volunteer with JA!

  Where: JA Youth Workforce and Innovation Center

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this year? You can be part of shaping our students future!

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Volunteer with JA!

JA of Central Maryland 18 Under 18 2025

  Where: StarTUp at the Armory

 When: Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:30 PM

Whether it's a passion for helping others, a creative idea, or the recognition that they are unlike those around them; the JA 18 Under 18 use their ingenuity, generosity, and entrepreneurial spirit to make a difference in the Central Maryland area and beyond.

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JA of Central Maryland 18 Under 18 2025

2025 Volunteers of the Year Announced!

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we're announcing our top volunteers of 2025! These are the individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to support JA students and leave a lasting impact.

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31350

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

937

Classes Locally
2023-2024

2320

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

228

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

384399

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, Inc..

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