In-Classroom with JA of South Central Kentucky

Engage with students in person

About JA Traditional Classroom Programs

JA Traditional Classroom Programs bring volunteers into the classroom to teach students, K-12, about entrepreneurship, personal financial literacy, and workforce readiness. By sharing their personal and work experiences, JA volunteers bring real-world relevance into the classroom, bridging the gap between the education and business worlds. This sharing brings the curriculum to life for students, helping them not only to better understand the JA lessons, but also to make the correlation between a solid education and the opportunities it provides. JA programs are aligned with the common core standards for Math, English and Language Arts.
Why Volunteer?

Volunteers are critical to the success of our programs and JA volunteers have the opportunity to impact a large number of students in a short span of time. As a volunteer, you will inspire and prepare young people for their futures and help youth avoid the financial pitfalls so many adults currently face.

What is my time commitment?

Orientation & training session
60-90 minutes
Preparation at home
30-60 minutes for each lesson
Elementary School Programs
5 sessions, 30-45 minutes each
Middle School Programs
6 sessions, 45 minutes each
High School Programs
5-12 sessions, 45minutes each

What is provided to me?

JA provides you with turnkey materials necessary to teach your class, including a comprehensive volunteer lesson plan guide, engaging activity materials, and fun posters. JA will train you on how to use the materials provided to you, and will connect you to a teacher in your area who has requested JA programs.

You and the teacher are then provided the flexibility to determine your visitation schedule. The teacher will remain in the classroom to support you throughout the sessions.

You will also have a JA contact who can answer any questions you have, and provide any assistance you may need.

JA Be Entrepreneurial (Think Like an Entrepreneur)

For more information about the JA Be Entrepreneurial (Think Like an Entrepreneur) program, visit the JA Be Entrepreneurial (Think Like an Entrepreneur) program page.

JA Be Entrepreneurial (Creative Problem Solving)

For more information about the JA Be Entrepreneurial (Creative Problem Solving) program, visit the JA Be Entrepreneurial (Creative Problem Solving) program page.

JA Be Entrepreneurial (Rapid Business Planning)

For more information about the JA Be Entrepreneurial (Rapid Business Planning) program, visit the JA Be Entrepreneurial (Rapid Business Planning) program page.

JA Career Success

For more information about the JA Career Success program, visit the JA Career Success program page.

JA More Than Money

For more information about the JA More Than Money program, visit the JA More Than Money program page.

JA Our Nation

For more information about the JA Our Nation program, visit the JA Our Nation program page.

JA Our Community

For more information about the JA Our Community program, visit the JA Our Community program page.

JA Our Families

For more information about the JA Our Families program, visit the JA Our Families program page.

JA Ourselves

For more information about the JA Ourselves program, visit the JA Ourselves program page.

JA Real Jobs, Real World

For more information about the JA Real Jobs, Real World program, visit the JA Real Jobs, Real World program page.

JA Titan

For more information about the JA Titan program, visit the JA Titan program page.

The Traditional JA Volunteer Experience

JA's volunteer resource video gives insight into the traditional JA volunteer experience. Learn what happens before your first visit, what to expect in the classroom, what training sessions will look like, and more! We will walk you through the experience and answer your questions about volunteering for JA.