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Junior Achievement of Central Ohio aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Discover how you can get involved with JA to make a difference.
JA BizTown. JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor.
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio provides training, materials, and support to bolster the chances for student success with JA programs. Explore local JA programming now!
- Cardinal Health and The Columbus Blue Jackets
- ODW Logistics
- Thirtyone Gifts
- IGS Energy
- CD 102.5
- State Farm
- Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
- Discover and Huntington
- Columbus Foundation and Greater Columbus Arts Council
- Raising Cane’s and Donatos
Ensuring the health and well-being of JA BizTown citizens through pharmaceutical and medical services. Citizens visit the Columbus Blue Jackets’ station if they have a sickness or injury. The team doctor provides a diagnosis and directs them to the Cardinal Health Pharmacy to fill their prescriptions. The students running these businesses also gene...
The delivery hub for all the gifts and goods purchased throughout JA BizTown. The ODW team manages inventory, sorts packages, determines delivery routes and delivers the items to the businesses and citizens throughout the day.
A retail destination where JA BizTown citizens shop. Here, the retailer conducts a fashion survey of its customers and then sets up the shopping experience including a sitting area, refreshments and merchandise displays.
The energy supplier for JA BizTown. Businesses choose whether they would like a fixed or variable rate through the station’s Energy Consultant; if they choose a variable rate, they take a chance and spin the wheel. While at the shop, citizens also take an energy quiz.
The local radio station in JA BizTown. Citizens are encouraged to vote for their favorite song of the day to improve listener ratings, and businesses purchase ad time which is later recorded by the “Production Director”. One of the most popular jobs in JA Biztown is being the DJ. Students learn how to work the playlist editor and introduce songs th...
The insurance provider for the citizens of JA BizTown. Each business is automatically given insurance and pays fees for the coverage. However, it is up to each individual student whether they purchase personal insurance or decline coverage. If they choose not to purchase, they run the risk of having an “accident” and paying out of pocket for the in...
Encourages environmental responsibility through recycling services. The Outreach Director delivers a sales pitch to the other businesses on the importance of recycling. If the business decides to recycle, they receive a recycling bin and are provided a “Green Spot” sign to display. They also create pop tab bracelets out of recycled materials to sel...
Fulfilling the banking needs of the citizens of JA BizTown. Discover is the online banking system platform and distributes debit cards. The citizens can use the cards to shop in the afternoon. Huntington operates as a brick and mortar bank where citizens request their business loan or cash their paycheck with the bank teller. Citizens also use the ...
Non-profit organizations that accept donations and provide sponsorship opportunities. Columbus Foundation employees collect donations and sponsorships from the citizens, to support a building renovation for the YWCA, COSI, or the Columbus Zoo. GCAC allows businesses to sponsor a specific piece of art, and if a piece of art is sponsored, it is displ...
Two food options for JA BizTown citizens and businesses. Raising Cane’s caters staff meetings by taking orders and delivering pretend lunches to the businesses. Donatos sells and serves beverages before lunch and delivers pretend pizzas at the end of the day to thank volunteers.
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