Junior Achievement is an international not-for-profit organization that brings together business leaders, educators, parents and the community to help prepare youth for their future.

Horace A. Moses, Chairman of Strathmore Paper in Springfield, Massachusetts, founded the organization in 1919 when he recognized the need for practical economic education among city students. Since that time, Junior Achievement has expanded around the globe, enhancing the employability, life and entrepreneurial skills of more than 4.1 million students in 103 countries.

Junior Achievement of Canada

Junior Achievement was first introduced to Canada in 1955 when Ralph Baker, former President of the Standard Oil Company, recruited Vancouver’s business community to provide programs for 250 students. However, it wasn’t until 1967 that Junior Achievement of Canada was formed to oversee the growth and expansion of JA charters and programs. Since then, more than 1,000,000 Canadian students have gained valuable business and job skills through Junior Achievement programs.

Junior Achievement of Canada remains the nation’s largest developer of business education programs for students aged 10 to 19.

Junior Achievement of London & District

Since 1963, Junior Achievement of London & District has been providing entrepreneurial programs in London, Middlesex, Oxford, Huron, Perth and Elgin Counties. Junior Achievement of London & District Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that delivers business and economic programs to local and area youth. Junior Achievement programs build entrepreneurial and leadership skills as well as encourage positive relationships between youth and children and the business community. Junior Achievement programs encourage independence, self-reliance, leadership and initiative combined with literacy, economic, and career skills.