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       Here we are again, halfway through the school year at Junior Achievement of Michiana! Again, we need your help, both in volunteering in the classroom and in the financial support to make these programs possible.

    2011.2012 Program Schedule   

       Right now, though, we would like to take a moment to thank all of the volunteers and contributors who made it possible for us to reach 7,763 students in 336 classrooms with over 41,500 hours of economic education during the 2010/2011 school year:

    2010/2011 Consultants      2010/2011 Investor Circle   

Program Highlights, 2010/2011

       During the 2010-2011 school year, 280 students of Brenda Wishin's classes at LaSalle Intermediate in South Bend participated in JA of Michiana’s financial literacy programs. 6th grade classes participated in JA Economics for Success, in which they learned about budgeting and the use of credit. 8th grade students participated in JA Personal Finance, which introduced to them the importance of making wise financial decisions that meet personal goals: Pay yourself first, budgeting, saving, spending and investing. Crowe Horwath, Fifth Third Bank, Key Bank, Kruggel, Lawton & Company, Lake City Bank, LPL Financial, Mutual Bank, and Teachers Credit Union provided the ten volunteers who presented the programs.

       Thanks to our partnership with the United Way of Marshall County, all 6th graders in Marshall County, IN, were again offered JA Economics for Success, a great work readiness and financial literacy program. Students learned about budgeting and the use of credit, while thinking about careers and the steps necessary to attain those careers.

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       During the 2010/2011 school year, Junior Achievement of Michiana volunteer consultants completed 336 classes providing 7,763 students in Berrien and Cass Counties in Michigan and St. Joseph, Marshall and Elkhart Counties in Indiana with over 41,500 hours of economic education. We are now seeking consultants for the 2011/2013 school year. For more information on volunteering for JA of Michiana, please see below.

       JA of Michiana is currently working to secure funding for all the programs requested by teachers during the next school year. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to JA of Michiana to help make sure that all these students are able to participate in JA's hands-on programs. Click on the button for donation options, and see our Current Fund-Raisers, below.

"Mr. Clapp [Chief Mark Clapp, St. Joseph Police Dept.] did a fantastic job in my class! I look forward to his return next year." -- Jason Huber, Lincoln Elementary School

    Teacher Survey      Consultant Survey   

       As a Junior Achievement volunteer consultant, YOU could be instrumental in preventing a future financial crisis such as the one our country is currently facing -- just by volunteering a couple of hours a week of your time to teach kids how our economic system works!

       Junior Achievement programs teach students basic business and economic concepts through proven lessons and hands-on activities in their classrooms. Programs vary by grade (K-12) and are age-appropriate and fun. Best of all, in addition to the proven curriculum provided by JA, students get the experience of a local business volunteer delivering the program!

       We provide all materials, training, and support. YOU provide the enthusiasm, experience, and a role model for our students.

       This year, we are expanding to provide programs in new classrooms AND new areas! To see what classes are being offered currently, please see our Program Schedule page.

    Program Overviews   

    Participating Schools   

    Current Program Schedule   

    Time Commitment/What is Involved   

       If you or someone at your place of business would like more information about becoming a JA consultant, please browse through our site, then call Sue at (269) 983-7579 or email info@michianaja.org!

       Despite increased requests, we can only deliver the classes that we have the financial resources to sustain. Please help us meet the challenges of ensuring a successful economic future!

Our current fund-raisers:

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