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EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy

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OUR MISSION

Junior Achievement's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

What is Junior Achievement? 

Junior Achievement is dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

 

 


MARCH 11 & 12, 2026 

The countdown begins! March 11 & 12, 2026, JA Inspire takes over the Wicomico Civic Center for an epic, immersive career fair! Click below to learn more about how we are connecting local business with our students to prepare them for their futures! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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JAES Homeschool Day

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore is excited to be opening our doors to local homeschool families for an immersive learning experience! 

Register your student by April 1 and join us for a day of fueling financial literacy. JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement's capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students visit JA Finance Park, a realistic on-site or virtual community, to put into practice what they've learned by developing and committing to a personal budget.

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“My favorite part of the day was interacting with students and talking to them about their dreams and future goals while trying to guide them through the budgeting and spending process. Educating them on the reality of their career and life decisions and financial impacts.”
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Biztown Volunteer
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"Watching the students confidence blossom from some anxiety and discomfort with the activity to accomplishing each step. Each student had a realization of how capable they are and succeeding at their tasks.”

 

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Finance Park Volunteer

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“I enjoyed seeing the “ah-ha” moment on some kid’s faces when I explained something to them they had never considered or thought about before. In those moments, you knew you were making just a small impact.” 

 

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Inspire Volunteer 

 

PERDUE HENSON JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

An epicenter of hands-on, experiential learning for Eastern Shore students and our local community. 

 

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