Junior Achievement of San Diego County

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary Grades K–5

Junior Achievement of San Diego County empowers local youth through hands-on learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and enterpreneurship. Partnering with business volunteers, it conencts classroom lessons to real-world experiences. Programs like BizTown and work-base learning for high schoolers help students explore careers, build financial skills, and develop and entrepreneurial mindset for success beyond school.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Regional

STATE(S) COVERED

California

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Tribal, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Capstone/Practicum

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid/other

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Academic Credit, Other Incentives/ Benefits

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Educators, Employers, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts, Basic Career Exploration Tools

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Cross-cutting Cluster

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads

Regional

cisofhamptonroads.org

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization committed to offering holistic support for students, encompassing both academic and non-academic needs. Our team collaborates with schools, families, and the community to ensure that each student receives the necessary resources and encouragement for successful development and thriving.

Available in: VA

grades k–5 grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12

Honor Your Dreams

Local

Honor Your Dreams is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for low-income students in New York City by expanding access to career pathways, mentorship, and scholarships.

Available in: NY

postsecondary