INVEST IN OUR FUTURE BY SUPPORTING THE

WHOLE SCHOOL or GRADE LEVEL INITIATIVE

The Concept

Junior Achievement of Greater Tyler’s Whole School and Grade Level offerings demonstrate how the economics of real-life impact people’s lives as workers, consumers, and citizens.  Students will grasp and build on these important concepts as they progress in school, ultimately enhancing their understanding of the world around them and how the awareness can positively affect their future.

The Need

Today’s elementary school children are entering a rapidly changing and challenging world. Through diverse, hands-on, age appropriate activities, students better understand the relationship between what they learn in school and their successful participation in our economy.  

The Component

                      Six sequential, age-appropriate themes - kindergarten-fifth grade
                      Five 30 – 45 minute authentic learning experiences
                      It is defined by the energy that occurs when adult volunteers bring JA’s programs to life!
                      Materials, training and support provided by Junior Achievement staff
                      Complements classroom curriculum, is approved by State of Texas, and exceeds Texas’ educational 
                          standards as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
                      Directly aligned to reinforce Texas economic and social studies concepts taught K-5
                      Incorporates content aligned with desired learning outcomes for math, reading, and writing.

The Benefits

Company Benefits:

Professional and personal development for your employee volunteers
Greater employee understanding of overall business and the free-enterprise system
Provides public speaking opportunities
More visibility of company’s commitment to education and the community
Easy implementation
Direct ownership of the investment and benefits students realize

Provides a strong community partnership between the company, the school, the community, and JA
It’s Fun! And is a great team building experience

Student and Community Benefits:

Students understand the basic economic concepts and how they apply to real-life
Instill desire in young people to stay in school and appreciate lifelong learning
Build positive attitudes toward work and contributing to a diverse society
Create a bridge between the classroom and the workplace
Fosters workforce readiness
Community investment in student learning through positive volunteer role modeling
Building responsible citizens

The Investment

The Whole School and Grade Level Initiatives are a win-win investment for the community, your company, our schools, and most importantly our students.  Each and every student in the Greater Tyler area you sponsor receives the opportunity to benefit from participating in Junior Achievement’s programs… building the foundation for a brighter future!  Educators strongly agree that early intervention is key to helping young people develop positive attitudes toward themselves, education, and ultimately, the workforce.  Your partnership with Junior Achievement will cultivate the attitude for success among area youth.

The Commitment

In order for us to provide Junior Achievement programs to young people we must rely on the strong partnership development between the education and business communities, and Junior Achievement.  Each contributor is vital to the success of our future, our young people.

 The Successful Partnership Model:

Your company’s commitment:

Agreement to provide funding to sponsor Junior Achievement’s elementary school programs within the school you choose to support (sponsorship includes all program materials, training, supplies, recognition and evaluation).  Technical and/or graphic support in design of banner to be displayed in class/school.  Funding costs cover one school year.

                                               
Grade Level only                                                                                             $1,500

Whole School                                                                                                  $5,000

Copies of letters from CEO that will be distributed to students to take home, indicating the company’s support of  Junior Achievement.

                Provide technical and/or graphic support in design of banner/poster to be displayed in classroom or school.

Appoint a liaison from your organization to work with Junior Achievement staff representatives to recruit classroom volunteers from within your company; It is a proven fact that employees respect and feel more loyalty towards employers that choose to give back to the communities where they work, pay taxes, and live.
Meet with selected school principal and key administrators with Junior Achievement.
Junior Achievement staff obtains school’s commitment, schedules program dates, and training.

Company volunteers must participate in a training session (can be done on-site for five or more employee volunteers).

How to Get Involved

Contact:  Jim Guay, Executive Director

Junior Achievement of Greater Tyler

2737 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 207

Tyler, Texas  75701

903.581.7482

903.581.4477 (fax)

    jimguay@jatyler.org