What is 3DE?
3DE by Junior Achievement is a career-connected learning model that transforms high school education through real-world business challenges, experiential instruction, and industry partnerships.
Designed to strengthen career readiness and expand economic mobility, 3DE integrates local employers directly into the classroom—preparing students with the skills, mindsets, and competencies required in today’s workforce.
Rather than learning concepts in isolation, students apply academic content to solve real challenges facing Tampa Bay companies. This approach builds:
Critical thinking
Collaboration and communication
Problem-solving skills
Professional presentation skills
Real-world career awareness
By connecting classroom learning to industry relevance, 3DE ensures students understand not only what they are learning—but why it matters.
School Partners
Thank you to our Polk County 3DE Partners
Transforming Education
Launched in the fall of 2022, 3DE Schools by Junior Achievement at Teneroc High School re-engineers high school education to be more relevant, experiential, and authentically-connected to the complexities of the real world in order to prepare today’s students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy.
Designed to solve barriers to opportunity, 3DE Schools brings relevance and application across content using case methodology. By integrating the business community and industry in systematic ways it lifts competencies for competitiveness. 3DE Schools systematically address the structural inequalities in education by providing access to in-demand careers, fostering school stability through engagement, and building a culture of inclusionary instruction and individual value.
3DE Schools by Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Our goal is to systemically re-engineer high school education to expand economic opportunity for all students.
Learn more about 3DE by Junior Achievement.
Partner With Us
Partnerships catalyze profound transformation. 3DE by Junior Achievement combines core competencies with our school districts and the broader business community.
Help support the impact today.
Partner with 3DE
The Impact
3DE Schools accelerates students’ social and academic outcomes through learning that builds the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive. We engage and elevate potential, inspire and expand boundaries, and empower and excel opportunities for all students.
Learn how 3DE Schools have already made an impact.
3DE Impact Report
Ready to Learn more?
For information about 3DE reach out to:
Shauna Dykes
(863) 412-7009
shauna.dykes@ja.org