JA Future Ready Leaders^™

JA Future Ready Leaders™ is a leadership development learning experience that prepares high school students to lead through character, communication, and intentional decision-making. Rather than learning about leadership in the abstract, students practice it in realistic situations, reflect on how they respond, and apply those skills in an authentic classroom setting. JA Future Ready Leaders culminates in students facilitating JA sessions for Grades K–5 students in elementary classrooms.

Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:

-- Understand leadership as behavior rooted in character, not authority or title.
-- Pause, assess, and make thoughtful decisions when multiple needs compete.
-- Communicate clearly and respond to what others need in the moment.
-- Adjust calmly and intentionally when plans do not go as expected.
-- Facilitate lessons for Grades K–5 students with clarity, confidence, and inclusive leadership.

JA Future Ready Leaders is part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and is recommended for high school students (Grades 9-12), and includes two tracks: Volunteer Track and Leadership Track.

JA learning experiences 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.

JA Program Details

Grades:

High School

Sessions:

Volunteer Time Commitment:

Implementation Options:

Classroom Based
After School
Virtual

JA Focus:

Financial Literacy Minimal Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship Minimal Entrepreneurship

Work Readiness High Work Readiness

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Program Resources

Alignment with Standards

Common Core Standards

For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.

Main Correlation and Standards Page

National Standards

While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.

State Standards

Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.

Scope and Sequence

Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.

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