The One Thing! Volunteer Campaign
Volunteering
At Junior Achievement, we teach the "One Thing" that most adults wish they were taught in their traditional education: practical life skills. Our programs serve students from kindergarten through young adulthood.
For more information or questions, contact keyshawn.shaahid@ja.org.
Work Readiness Foundations - June 2025 (Philadelphia)
- Present 3 scripted workshops to your assigned class.
- Topics include personal brand, self-reflection, exploring career opportunities and goal-setting.
- All materials provided - no prior experience needed!
- Teachers present at all times.
- 1/2 Day at a Philadelphia School
Samuel Pennypacker School
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia (1858 Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138)
Dates: June 2nd and 3rd
Time: 7:45am-11:15am
Henry H. Houston School
Mt. Airy, Philadelphia (7300 Rural Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19119)
Dates: June 2nd or 3rd
Time: 8:15am-12:45pm
JA Finance Park Simulation - June 2025
- JA staff guide the simulation while volunteers staff a booth for one of our budget categories.
- Students explore personal finance, education, family, business, income scenarios, and how they all tie together to
create the type of lifestyle a student sees for themself. - No financial knowledge or teaching experience needed.
South Mountain Middle School – few spots remain on all days!
Allentown (709 W Emaus Ave, Allentown, PA 18103)
Dates: June 4,5, or 6
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
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The One Thing
What's "The One Thing" you wish you learned in school, but didn't? Was it how to manage money? What about how education related to your future job or career? How about finding out how to start a business? Junior Achievement teaches "the one thing" many people wish they had learned in school. Learn more by visiting www.JA.org.
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