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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.
Educators
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Volunteers
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Impact Partners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Junior Achievement of the Space Coast Spotlight
Marketing Innovation Certification - Space Coast
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.
Learn more about Marketing Innovation Certification.
Marketing Innovation Certification
JA of the Space Coast | Project HOPE
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.
JA of the Space Coast - HOPE Project
JA Stock Market Challenge!
Lets prepare our kids for the real world. Right now, plugged-in young people are learning about the stock market by following the guy they saw on YouTube or girl on TikTok their in private plane talking about how easy it is to make millions while day-trading stocks and options. But through JA Take Stock in Your Future, with the help of JA volunteers, students will discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading as they prepare to take part in the JA Stock Market Challenge.
JA Stock Market Challenge!
2025 JA Business Hall of Fame Gala: A Night in Napa
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.
2025 JA Business Hall of Fame Gala: A Night in Napa
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