About JA British Columbia
Our purpose is to inspire, prepare and empower B.C. youth for lifelong success.
JA British Columbia (JABC or Junior Achievement of BC) is a non profit organization proud to deliver a wide selection of educational programs focusing on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
Through partnerships with educators and volunteers from local businesses, JABC offers important interactive, hands-on learning experiences to students in all communities across British Columbia.
All programs align with B.C.’s new curriculum and are provided free of charge to schools thanks to the generosity of JABC donors and sponsors.
JABC is a member of of JA Canada and JA Worldwide and has been a leader in youth business education programs for 65 years.
JA Worldwide remains among the most impactful NGOs in the world, retaining our number-seven ranking for the third year in a row.
We respectfully acknowledge that our head office is located on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and Stó:lō nations.
