Impact
Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.
Get Started With JA
Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia 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.
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Post-high school programming offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in today's ever-evolving world.
JA of Southwest Virginia Spotlight
2026 JA Bowl-A-Thon: Future Bound
Blast off with us this March for our 41st Annual JA Bowl-A-Thon: Future Bound! This year’s theme is all about looking ahead, imagining what’s possible, and having a stellar time while supporting students across Southwest Virginia.
We’re inviting teams to go all-in on the space theme: think astronauts, aliens, and interstellar explorers. At every bowling shift, we’ll host a space-themed costume contest, so suit up, get creative, and prepare for liftoff!
JA Stock Market Challenge Camp 2026
Give your student a hands-on introduction to the world of money, investing, and real-world decision making at the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge Summer Camp!
View EventJA 18 Under 18 Nominations - 2026
Shine the spotlight on the incredible young talent in Southwest Virginia? Nominate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community champions!
Winners will be featured in the July/August 2025 issue of The Roanoker Magazine and attend an award ceremony to celebrate their achievements.
Nominations close March 15, 2026.
2026 Pete Orr Memorial Golf Tournament
Join us for the 2026 Pete Orr Memorial Golf Tournament at Roanoke Country Club- a day on the course that brings our business community together to invest in the future of Southwest Virginia
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