Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating our youth, grades K-12, on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship in six counties on the Eastern Shore. Local businesses and volunteers help deliver our hands-on, age-appropriate programs which inspire youth to live within their means, prepare for the world of work, and understand the free enterprise system.

FY19 Accolades:

• Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence, CFES
• Non-profit of the Year, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
• 5 Star Award, JA USA (12 years running) « Peak Performance Award, JA USA
• Community Partner of the Year, Talbot County Public Schools
•  Financial Literacy Partner, Worcester County Public School

Junior Achievement programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide fun, relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.