Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers-- all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach for the stars. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work-readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship through sequential and integrated K-12 programs. To learn more about JA programs and curriculum, click here.

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Attention teachers!
If you would like JA in your classroom, make your request here.
For additional information about classroom programs, please contact the program department at 239-225-2590 or info@jaswfl.org. We also welcome your feedback!

To download a Teacher Request Form, CLICK HERE

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Become a Classroom Volunteer!
JA volunteers come from all walks of life. But they all have a common vision: sharing a message of hope and opportunity with each and every young person they reach. We invite you to read about one of our exemplary volunteers in our Volunteer Spotlight.

To learn more about becoming a JA volunteer, CLICK HERE

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CEO Academy

“Growing Florida’s Future Business Leaders”
Date: June 25 – June 29, 2012
Time (s): Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM
Location(s): Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University

CEO Academy is a fun, one-week summer camp that prepares young people to be outstanding leaders and CEO’s of tomorrow. Selected from the top group of high school students in our tri-county area, these students interact with: international business executives, Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Laureates, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) professors, FGCU Small Business Development Center business analysts, and Junior Achievement business consultants. Field trips, teamwork and public speaking are integrated into the business curriculum.

How much does it cost?
The cost for the CEO Academy is graciously underwritten by our local business community and friends of JA. A $100 application fee is required, fully refundable if the student is not selected to attend CEO Academy.

Who can attend?
CEO Academy is open to rising high school juniors and seniors in Collier, Lee & Charlotte counties.

CEO Academy Brochure CLICK HERE CEO Academy Student Registration CLICK HERE
Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits CLICK HERE
Sponsor CEO Academy CLICK HERE

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Support CEO Academy

CEO Academy Sponsor Levels

Entrepreneur Sponsor $10,000.00 Investor Sponsor $7,000.00 Shareholder Sponsor $3,000.00 CEO Academy Student Sponsor $250.00

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“It has been one of the best programs I have ever attended, very helpful & inspiring for my future.” - Student, 2009

“ Incredible, one of the most eye-opening things of my life so far...I loved it!!” - Student, 2010

“I have been involved with Junior Achievement for 27 years.  The CEO Academy, developed by JA of Southwest Florida, is an amazing way to demonstrate how Junior Achievement develops students’ talents. The ideas for new businesses and the way the students develop a complete business plan in four days is an amazing feat that tests not just the students, but also the instructors who work with them in this program.” -- Dr. Max Kalm, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Control for Schering-Plough Corporation in New Jersey

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To learn more about CEO Academy:
For photo gallery, click here.
Watch the CEO Academy video below.

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Helpful Links
List of Schools CLICK HERE
Lee County School District CLICK HERE
Collier County School District CLICK HERE
Charlotte County School District CLICK HERE
Sunshine State Standards CLICK HERE 
JA Student Resources CLICK HERE

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For more detailed information about Junior Achievement Programs, click here.