How you can get started

Junior Achievement of the Space Coast provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

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Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

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Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

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Junior Achievement of the Space Coast Spotlight

Marketing Innovation Certification

Enabling students for success in high growth careers. Empowering students to lead choice-filled lives. The Marketing Innovation Certification is reflective of the knowledge gained after 150 hours of associated coursework.
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Marketing Innovation Certification

JA of the Space Coast - HOPE Project

Junior Achievement of the Space Coast provides learning experiences which align with national and Florida state standards. JA's curriculum is proven to increase students' knowledge of topics related to personal finance, work and career-readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our age-appropriate programs are designed for students in grades K through 12.

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JA of the Space Coast - HOPE Project

2025 JA Business Hall of Fame Gala: A Night in Napa

  Where: Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral

 When: Saturday, March 01, 2025 5:30 PM

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

The 39th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame Gala – “A Night in Napa” was a night to remember! We extend our deepest thanks to all of our generous sponsors, partners, and supporters who made this event such a success.

Because of your contributions, we were able to celebrate the incredible impact of our 2025 JA Laureates, Laurie Cappelli of Community Credit Union and William Chivers of RUSH Construction, while raising critical funds to support Junior Achievement programs across Brevard County.

Your support helps empower over 19,000 students each year with the skills they need to succeed in work and life through hands-on education in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

We’re already looking ahead to the 40th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame Gala in 2026—and we can’t wait to share what’s in store!

📅 Save the Date – Details coming soon!

To learn more about future sponsorship opportunities or how you can be involved, please contact Jack Pladdys at (407)496-2449 or email jack@jaspacecoast.org.

Let’s continue to celebrate leadership, build community, and launch the dreams of the next generation.

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2025 JA Business Hall of Fame Gala: A Night in Napa

JA Be Entrepreneurial (Think Like an Entrepreneur)

Grades: 9-12

JA Be Entrepreneurial® is a reimagined, modular learning experience that teaches students about the mindset and the skills needed for success by aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators who add value to any organization. In JA Think Like an Entrepreneur, students develop a mindset that enables opportunity identification, innovation, value creation, and problem solving. (Grades 9-12)

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JA Be Entrepreneurial (Think Like an Entrepreneur)

4630710

Students Reached Nationally
2023-2024

115439

Classes Nationally
2023-2024

174723

Volunteers Nationally
2023-2024

19719

Schools Reached Nationally
2023-2024

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