Investing in youth is investing in the region’s future
Actionable insights on employability, entrepreneurship, financial education, and workforce readiness across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
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Who we are,
at a glance
Junior Achievement Americas is part of a global network that prepares young people for employment, entrepreneurship, and financial independence.
Across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, we partner with corporations, foundations, and institutions to design scalable, measurable education initiatives aligned with workforce needs and ESG priorities.
Every year, millions of young people gain real-world skills that help them build better futures—for themselves and their communities.
About usKey facts
Regional presence
26
Active countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Outcomes
Proven methodologies
Designed for scalable programs with measurable results.
Program focus
Employability, entrepreneurship & financial education
Hands-on learning aligned with workforce needs.
Partners
Trusted by leading organizations
Global and regional partners across sectors.
Network
Part of JA Worldwide
One of the world’s most recognized youth education networks.
What you’ll gain
Practical insights
to guide strategic action
These materials are designed for leaders and organizations. They provide data, trends, and insights to support informed decisions and meaningful partnerships.
Understand youth employability challenges and opportunities
Get a clear view of what’s shaping entry-level opportunities, skills gaps, and workforce readiness.
Explore financial education and economic resilience data
See how financial literacy connects to confidence, stability, and long-term outcomes.
Learn about entrepreneurial mindset and innovation potential
Understand how young people build initiative, problem-solving, and real-world business skills.
Identify partnership models aligned with your goals
Find ways to connect impact and organizational priorities through scalable collaboration.
Volunteering
Discover how employee volunteering can strengthen programs, deepen engagement, and accelerate results.
Available insights & reports
Explore what’s available
and download what you need
A curated set of reports and insights to support decisions, partnerships, and strategic investment in youth across the Americas.
🚀 Youth Entrepreneurship & Propensity to Innovate
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Explore partnership opportunities
These insights are often the starting point for conversations with organizations interested in co-creating education initiatives with regional reach and measurable impact.
Our partnerships team works closely with organizations to design custom projects aligned with their priorities.
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Successful partnership cases
Real examples of how corporations and institutions partner with Junior Achievement Americas to create scalable, measurable impact—combining education, innovation, and regional reach.
💼 Financial education at scale
Digital financial skills for young people
What it covers
Design and implementation of financial education content for TV focused on digital habits, responsible money management, and real-life decision-making for young people.
Why it matters
Enabled the expansion of financial literacy at scale, connecting digital access with practical financial skills and inclusion.
🤝 Skills-based volunteering
Employee engagement with measurable outcomes
What it covers
Structured volunteer engagement model connecting company teams with youth experiences through mentoring, workshops, judging panels, and career conversations—aligned with regional program goals.
Why it matters
Strengthens youth employability and career awareness while activating employees as purpose-driven contributors—creating shared value for communities and organizations.
🚀 Young talent & companies: challenges and opportunities
Regional youth employability study & activation
What it covers
Thought leadership, youth employability research, volunteer engagement, and regional activation linked to first-job opportunities.
Why it matters
The partnership aligned the core priorities of both organizations, resulting in four regional editions, strong media visibility, and a shared narrative on youth employability across Latin America.
🤖 AI for youth guidance
Conversational AI chatbot for career & education pathways
What it covers
Co-creation of an AI-powered chatbot to provide young people with guidance on education, employability, and career decisions—accessible, scalable, and data-informed.
Why it matters
Demonstrated how technology and AI can expand access to guidance and information for young people, especially in contexts with limited counseling resources.
💳 Financial Health
Rock My Wallet – Financial Well-being Program
What it covers
Financial education focused on budgeting, saving, and informed financial decision-making, tailored to youth realities and digital behaviors.
Why it matters
Connected financial health with employability and long-term resilience, strengthening young people’s capacity to navigate increasingly digital financial systems.
Presence across the region
A regional network, built for scale
We work across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada through a strong regional network that combines local implementation with regional coordination.
This footprint enables multi-country initiatives that adapt to local contexts while maintaining consistency and measurable outcomes.
26+ countries
Active across the Americas region through local implementation and regional coordination.
Global recognition
Proven impact.
Recognized worldwide.
For the seventh consecutive year, JA Worldwide has been recognized among the world’s most impactful social-good organizations—ranking #5 globally in the 2025 thedotgood index and receiving its fourth consecutive nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
These recognitions reflect the strength of our mission and the collective impact of our global network—supporting young people with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a changing economy.
