JA Finance Park® Virtual
Middle School
High School
Implementation:Classroom Based
JA Capstone
Virtual
Pillars of Student Success
Financial Literacy
High Financial Literacy
Work Readiness
Moderate Work Readiness
Entrepreneurship
Minimal Entrepreneurship
JA Finance Park® Virtual helps students build a foundation on which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions related to income, expenses, savings, and credit. JA Finance Park Virtual offers educator-led, in-class lessons followed by a simulation. The JA Finance Park Virtual simulation has been fully redeveloped, with a brand-new experience that offers two implementation options: entry level for middle school students and advanced for high school students.
In the new virtual simulation, students will:
-- Select their own avatar and interests.
-- Review information about career clusters to select their career path and education.
-- Set up to three savings goals for future items such as homeownership or dream car.
-- Research, shop, and pay for various categories.
-- Make financial decisions across multiple life stages.
-- Choose their own future as it relates to marriage, children, and pets.
-- Track progress of their budgeting, spending, and saving through a financial health meter.
This program has a primary focus of the JA Financial Literacy Pathway and a secondary focus of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and can be used in grades 7-12. The program is primarily teacher-led but requires volunteers. Spanish translation is available for the entry level curriculum.
As part of this program, JA teachers and volunteers are encouraged to use the resources available in JA Connect® located at connect.ja.org. This self-guided experience includes interactives, JA Here to Career, and apps for student use.
JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
In the new virtual simulation, students will:
-- Select their own avatar and interests.
-- Review information about career clusters to select their career path and education.
-- Set up to three savings goals for future items such as homeownership or dream car.
-- Research, shop, and pay for various categories.
-- Make financial decisions across multiple life stages.
-- Choose their own future as it relates to marriage, children, and pets.
-- Track progress of their budgeting, spending, and saving through a financial health meter.
This program has a primary focus of the JA Financial Literacy Pathway and a secondary focus of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and can be used in grades 7-12. The program is primarily teacher-led but requires volunteers. Spanish translation is available for the entry level curriculum.
As part of this program, JA teachers and volunteers are encouraged to use the resources available in JA Connect® located at connect.ja.org. This self-guided experience includes interactives, JA Here to Career, and apps for student use.
JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
Virtual Implementation
JA Finance Park® Virtual is a virtual learning experience.Related Program Supplements
Sponsors
Junior Achievement USA gratefully acknowledges Discover Financial's commitment to the development and implementation of the JA Finance Park - Virtual simulation.
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