JA BIZTOWN FACT SHEET

JA BizTown is an experiential economic simulation that helps fifth and sometimes sixth grade students prepare for and become productive citizens in an 8,500-square-foot replica of an American city.
Students – At capacity 8,400-plus students will participate in JA BizTown annually. In total, JA partners with over 20 school districts and several private schools. Included in our primary market are several schools that fall within the category of at-risk as defined by greater than 30% of students qualifying for federal free or reduced lunch programs. Approximately 36% of the local students participating in JA programs today fall within this category.
Teachers – At capacity, 400-plus teachers will partner with JA annually in the successful delivery of the program. JA BizTown was created by and is continuously improved by educators.
Parent/Community Volunteers – At capacity, 1,800-plus parents will serve as volunteer coaches during student visits to JA BizTown. Parents will be engaged in up to ten hours of activities before, during and after the program experience. This involvement is integral to the success of the program and affords parents the chance to reinforce concepts learned, for the students and for themselves. When parent involvement is not available or insufficient to cover all of the needed volunteer assignments, adult volunteers from area businesses and the community at large will be called on to assist.