JA programs bring real-world learning experiences into the classroom.
By building a wide range of skills and nurturing self-belief, JA prepares young people for the future of work, teaches them how to think entrepreneurially, and ensures they have the tools to be financially capable adults. These experiences are:
Free of Charge
Tailored for learners aged 5-29 with flexible delivery options
Culturally appropriate
Available to all schools and organizations in urban and rural communities
Aligned with B.C.’s curriculum
More Than Money
Grades K-1 (25 minutes), Grade 2 (35 minutes), Grade 3 (45 minutes), Grade 4-5 (1 hour)
This short, engaging version of the More Than Money program introduces students to critical money management skills, including earning, saving, and spending.
Curriculum Match: Math, English, Career Education
More Than Money & Dollars with Sense
Grade 6-8 (1 hour)
This experience combines highlights of two of JA’s financial literacy programs for youth, More Than Money & Dollars with Sense, providing a thoughtful introduction to essential money management skills.
Curriculum Match: Math, English, Career Education
Post Secondary Prep: Dollars with Sense, Economics for Success & Personal Finance
Grade 10 – Post Secondary (1-2 hours)
Combining highlights from Dollars with Sense, Economics for Success & Personal Finance, students gain financial literacy and work readiness skills, providing them with knowledge to manage finances and excel in their post-secondary pursuits.
Curriculum Match: Math, Career Education
Job Prep: Dollars with Sense, Economics for Success & Personal Finance
Grade 10 – Post Secondary (1-2 hours)
Combining highlights from Dollars with Sense, Economics for Success & Personal Finance, students build financial literacy and work readiness skills, giving them the practical knowledge they need to manage their money and succeed in their future jobs.
Curriculum Match: Math, Career Education
Dollars with Sense, Economics for Success & Personal Finance
Grade 10 – Post Secondary (6 hours)
Students build financial literacy and work readiness skills from a combination of programs, Dollars with Sense, Economics for Success & Personal Finance, giving them the practical knowledge they need to manage their money and succeed in their future.
Curriculum Match: Math, Career Education
JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners
Grade 10 – Post Secondary (10-16 weeks)
Offered both in school and after school, this experience inspires students to create and operate their own business ventures while developing leadership, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
Curriculum Match: ADST, Career Education
