JA Programs
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Business education is becoming increasingly important
to the growth of our economy and JA’s “learn by doing” approach goes a
long way in providing students with the necessary skills to be successful.
As a window to the world, the JA experience helps
young people discover leadership, entrepreneurial and workforce readiness
skills so they can achieve their highest potential and future success as
a citizen of the global economy.
Junior Achievement of Halton is focusing
on three of the seven JA programs for the 2000-2001 program year.
To receive information of one of these program or
to find out how you can get this program in your school please email us
at [email protected] |
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Elementary School Program - JA Builds
Confidence
Business Basics:
Using colourful, fun
and age appropriate activities, Business Basics teaches the fundamentals
elements of business. The four classroom lessons have been structured to
explore key topics and reinforce learning skills inherent in fifth and
sixth grade curriculums. The key topics include:
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Organization: The exploration of the skills and resources
necessary to start a successful business in Canada.
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Management: Students develop an understanding of the role
of managers in operating a business.
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Production: The class develops an understanding of different
production strategies and the impact of productivity and quality on the
success of a business.
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Marketing: An introduction to marketing, especially the roles
of pricing, advertising and selling.
Middle School Programs - JA Builds
Self Sufficiency
The Economics of Staying in
School (ESIS):
This program helps students explore the concepts of success, independence,
employment, and emphasizes the importance an education holds in preparing
them for the future. Guided by a classroom teacher and a volunteer from
the local business community, students learn about the relationship between
education and personal goals. They define success in personal terms, begin
to understand the costs of living and explore the costs of living and explore
the types of careers that match their goals and lifestyle expectations.
Through participation in ESIS students learn to develop a positive attitude
towards education and their future.
High School Programs- JA Builds
Life Skills
The Company Program:
Guided by a team of business advisors, students meet after school once
a week to operate their own company. Every aspect of owning and running
a business is covered, from raising capital by selling stock, to preparing
a business plan and financial statements. Students produce a product or
provide a service, develop a marketing and sales strategy and then get
a chance to put their selling techniques to work. At the end of 24 weeks,
the company is liquidated, the books are closed, dividends are declared
and distributed, and a report is issued to the shareholders.
For information on Project Business, Student Venture, Business Game
and GLOBE, please visit
Junior Achievement of Canada
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Junior Achievement of Halton 2001
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