About the Campaign
A Critical Moment
Our region’s growth and the demands of the global economy are exploding. But the national education system is not keeping pace. For students to be ready for the future ahead, they need real-world skills now.
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is embarking on the Exponential Tomorrows campaign to help students build the real-life skills and critical thinking that business and life demand.
The Need
Here and across the country, students are disengaged and unprepared to navigate today’s complex, modern world and workplaces. Schools don’t have the resources to shift education alone.
6 in 10
high school students are not engaged in school
Only 11%
of business leaders believe high school graduates have the skills and competencies for employment
68,800
Greater Washington youth ages 16-24 are neither in school nor work
Nearly
$1 Billion
in negative local economic impact created by disconnected youth
Why JA?
We have partnered with educators and the business community for decades to go beyond textbook learning to engage students and equip them for today’s world. With the support of the community, we are building the solutions that will empower today’s generation of DC area students to lead tomorrow.
Be Part of
Transforming Education
You can be a catalyst for change that will ensure the future of our young people, our talent pipelines and our region.