Pledge to make a difference, together.
Junior Achievement inspires students to own their economic success - a critical and achievable aspiration for all young people. Junior Achievement moves this mission forward by inspiring and preparing our region's young people to succeed in a global economy through hands-on programs that promote work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Founded locally in 1950, JA of Oregon and SW Washington is an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA which has been a national leader for nearly 100 years in preparing young people for sound economic futures.