Edward Jones Partners with Junior Achievement to Empower Florida's Youth

Orlando, Florida

August 27, 2025

Junior Achievement (JA) is proud to announce Edward Jones as a corporate partner for the 2025–2026 school year. With a strong commitment to creating measurable impact, Edward Jones is investing in the future of Florida’s youth by supporting JA programming across the state. Last year alone, Junior Achievement reached 447,731 students in Florida – and that number continues to grow. Edward Jones’ partnership will help expand this reach even further, ensuring more young people gain the skills and confidence to succeed.

Too many young people enter adulthood without the essential life skills needed to thrive – skills like financial literacy, career readiness, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This gap not only limits individual potential but also affects the long-term health of our communities and economy. Junior Achievement believes that empowering youth and expanding economic opportunity requires collaboration. That’s why JA partners with socially conscious businesses and education leaders to deliver proven, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for success.

Edward Jones’ generous support will fuel innovative programs that meet the evolving needs of young people, helping them build brighter futures and stronger communities. This partnership reflects Edward Jones’ deep commitment to the success of Florida’s next generation.

For more than 20 years, Edward Jones has partnered with Junior Achievement nationwide, providing financial literacy, education and career mentorship. Each year, hundreds of Edward Jones associates volunteer their time to deliver JA programs, equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in a global economy.

About Junior Achievement USA® (JA) Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Junior Achievement is expanding its reach to 18-to-25-year-olds to provide young adults with critical life skills, as well as to pre-K youth to ensure children get a solid head start. Today, JA reaches more than 4.6 million students per year in nearly 100 markets across the United States as part of 19.9 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. For more information, visit www.ja.org.

JA Contact:

Sarah Carlson

scarlson@jacentralfl.org

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