Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater New Orleans provides enhanced learning opportunities for more than 25,000 children and youth in a 12-parish region in southeast Louisiana. In partnership with area K-12 schools, JA classes are volunteer-led programs and activities that equip young people with real-world skills in work readiness, career development and money management.

The core purpose of Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans is to prepare and inspire young people to successfully participate in our economy through workforce development, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.