Junior Achievement of Alaska

Junior Achievement of Alaska is a non-profit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska. The organization has four employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Since its founding in 1973, Junior Achievement of Alaska has focused on educating and inspiring young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement of Alaska provides business and economics education to K-12 students across the state. During the 2016-17 school year, the organization served over 13,000 students in over 53 communities in Alaska. The organization is guided by core values that include believing in the potential of young people, commitment to market-based economics and entrepreneurship, passion for their work, respect for diversity, belief in partnerships, and conviction in the power of hands-on learning. These values form the foundation of Junior Achievement of Alaska's mission to inspire and prepare young people for success in a global economy. For more information about Junior Achievement of Alaska, please visit juniorachievement.org/web/ja-alaska.