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Junior Achievement

One of our largest financial education initiatives is our partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia to educate middle school students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial well-being through an experiential learning environment.

Empowering Young Minds with Financial Skills

At Georgia United Foundation, we believe that teaching financial skills early on sets the foundation for lifelong financial well-being. Since 2015, we have proudly partnered with JA of Georgia to provide students with essential financial skills. By sponsoring the JA Discovery Centers in Atlanta, Gwinnett, Cumming, Dalton, Savannah and Augusta, students can explore financial topics like budgeting and distinguishing between wants and needs. Georgia United team members volunteer to lead middle schoolers through an interactive simulation of real-life scenarios. By allowing students to make their own choices, they gain insight into the responsibilities and decisions they'll face as they approach adulthood.

Making a Difference Together

Discover the powerful partnership between Georgia United Credit Union and Junior Achievement of Georgia and see how this collaboration is empowering the next generation. Hear from leaders whose shared commitment is making a real difference in young lives.
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Our Impact

900+
Georgia United Team Members Volunteered Their Time

Our Financial Contribution

$1.5
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Donated to Junior Achievement since 2015
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When asked why I volunteer it took me a moment to come up with a way to put this into words. The easiest way to explain this is to say that volunteering is a part of me. I have volunteered in some way for most of my life. Volunteering with JA has become very important to me. I have enjoyed sharing my experiences with students and it is very rewarding when you are able to see that you have made a positive impact and impression on the students. Each time I have volunteered I have had a different experience and each time I have felt that I have benefited as well as the students.
- Veronica B., Georgia United Credit Union Volunteer
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Whether volunteering for JA BizTown or Finance Park, I get the chance to be a part of student discovery and exploration of business and personal finance. Sharing my professional experience is a wonderful reminder for me of what it’s like for students who are just discovering all that goes into the functions of running a business, as well as what students have to learn to navigate their finances as they move into adulthood. It’s always a great experience witnessing students realize just how much their choices will impact their success as future professionals.
- Ryan M., Georgia United Credit Union Volunteer
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Volunteering for Junior Achievement is a great way to share your personal and professional experiences with students in our community. As a volunteer, I get to encourage and empower kids to be a ‘grownup’ for the day and teach money management in a fun environment.
- Amanda H., Georgia United Credit Union Volunteer
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Georgia United's support across our entire portfolio of programming and locations is integral to our work at JA of Georgia. The company’s leadership, passion and employee engagement help provide authentic experiences for our students that inspire their future possibilities and instill the relevance of their education to those futures.
- John H., President & CEO, Junior Achievement of Georgia

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