Junior Achievement is transforming the student experience by bringing relevance, authenticity and application into everyday learning to energize students about their future possibilities.

Discovery Center Coming Soon to Polk County

Learning Experiences

  • Muma BizTown gives students the opportunity to step into the real world before they even reach middle school. Through hands-on classroom lessons and a fully immersive one-day simulation, students learn how businesses operate, how to manage money, and how their decisions shape a community. By becoming CEOs, mayors, and citizens for the day, students gain confidence, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of their future potential.

    Click here to explore how Muma BizTown prepares students for real-world success.

  • Finance Park empowers students to take control of their financial future. Through interactive lessons and a realistic simulation, students learn how education, career choices, and financial decisions impact their quality of life. They build budgets, manage expenses, and experience the real consequences of everyday financial choices—developing the confidence and skills needed to navigate adulthood with clarity and purpose.

    Click here to see how Finance Park builds lifelong financial confidence.

  • 3DE Schools reimagine high school by connecting classroom learning to real business challenges. Students work alongside corporate partners to solve authentic problems, develop critical thinking skills, and build the confidence needed for college and career success. This multi-year model accelerates academic outcomes, expands opportunity, and prepares students to thrive in today’s workforce.

    Click here to learn how 3DE is transforming education and career readiness.

Ready to Learn more?

For information reach out to:

Shauna Dykes
(863) 412-7009

shauna.dykes@ja.org

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