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From Ceramic Coasters to Building Businesses For Eric Stern, his connection to Junior Achievement began long before his career as a software developer and business owner. In high school, Eric was part of a JA Company that had a particularly successful year making and selling ceramic coasters. While the product itself may have been simple,…

Building What Comes Next For Mia Cvetkovik, entrepreneurship was part of her world from an early age. Growing up with an entrepreneurial father, she was introduced to business early on, initially sparking an interest in finance and economics. Then came Junior Achievement. JA gave Mia the opportunity to turn that interest into something tangible. It…

Steven Wang’s career has taken him from building a social enterprise in China, to studying at Oxford and Harvard Law School, to practicing corporate law in New York and Toronto. Today, he serves as CEO of Venture for Canada, a national charity that helps young people build the skills, experience and entrepreneurial mindset they need…

Building with Purpose, Leading with Heart For Shania Muthu, Junior Achievement was more than an introduction to business. It was the beginning of a journey that would shape how she approaches entrepreneurship, leadership, and the opportunities ahead. Since her time in JA, Shania has continued to build an impressive path of her own. After graduating…

What happens when the career you prepare for no longer looks the same by the time you enter the workforce? Asheesh Advani with Canadian Company of the Year 2025, TopShelf For Asheesh Advani, CEO of JA Worldwide, the answer starts with mindset. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape jobs and careers, young people entering the…

A snapshot of another year we prepared young people to thrive in a changing world. Fulfilling Purpose: Impact in Action 63,044 learning experiences 1,665 classes participated 397 schools engaged FEEDING GROWTH 75 valued corporate & foundation partners 1,669 volunteers & educators FINANCIAL LITERACY 86% Dollars with Sense participants are more aware of how to manage…

From rising living costs to growing uncertainty around future planning and employment, financial literacy has never been more important for young people. Through JA More than Money and Personal Finance, students develop the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions and navigate life beyond the classroom. Thanks to BMO’s long-standing support, more youth across…

Bring your leadership where it matters most. Every year, Junior Achievement (JA) Central Ontario empowers more than 60,000 students in Grades 3–12 with the financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship skills they need to thrive in a changing world. As a leading youth-serving charity, our impact is made possible by passionate leaders who believe in…

We are pleased to introduce the Executive Team of JA Central Ontario’s Alumni Association. Micole Matthew (President), Aditya Manyal (Vice President), Raj Hira (Marketing & Communications Lead), and Armon Fathollahi (Fundraising Lead) will help grow  a vibrant alumni community while supporting upcoming events, mentorship opportunities and engagement initiatives. Meet Micole – Alumni President Micole’s journey…

Congratulations to Thermaloom from St. Augustine Catholic High School for winning the Spring 2026 JA Pitch Your Vision competition! The team developed an innovative solution that transforms mycelium, a portion of fungi, into biodegradable foam tiles for insulation and packaging. Reflecting on the experience, the students shared: It was a great learning experience and we…