No Time for JA in Your Classroom or Organization this Year?

With time, money and resources tighter than ever, these free online financial literacy and career readiness programs can instill the values, lessons and skills that students need to succeed…. from home!

The Real World Ready programs will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be prepared for life outside the classroom. Through fun, engaging and age-appropriate curriculum, our online sessions teach both the ‘nuts and bolts’ of financial and digital literacy, and the critical thinking and other soft skills needed for future success.


And What Else?

JA's Real World Ready programs make it easy for kids to learn personal finance and work readiness concepts by guiding students through an experiential curriculum. Lessons are supplemented by industry experts who answer questions and bring the materials to life. The program culminates in an immersive simulation that puts students' new skills to the test.

Your Students can Earn

Digital Badges!


When a parent or guardian verifies that a student has completed one of the three programs, they will receive a digital badge, endorsed by the Treasurer of California herself – Fiona Ma! The badge can be displayed on their social media, LinkedIn profile and also be listed on college applications and job resumes. The badges are great talking points in interviews when pursuing their careers. They also benefit them personally by developing their skills, and professionally as they promote their commitment to their future.

Real World Ready Programs are...

  • Turnkey and easy for students to use on their own time.

  • Developed by educators

  • Supports learning in math and self-help skills

  • FREE for Spring 2021

Curriculum Overview

Students engage and practice scenarios in:

  • Education

  • Careers and income

  • Decision making and investing

  • Money management

  • Risk management and insurance

Specific Program Details

JA BizTown Adventures

Grades 4th - 6th

April 8th - May 13th

This popular program includes lessons and resources to effectively integrate work and career readiness and financial literacy. Students learn critical thinking and problem solving, while connecting the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.

Students will learn:

  • Banking basics

  • The role of money in society

  • Work Readiness Skills

  • Job roles in Various Businesses

JA Finance Park (Entry Level)

Grades 6th - 8th

April 6th - May 11th

Finance Park helps students build a foundation upon which they can they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime , including those related to income, expenses, savings, and credit.

Students will learn:

  • Things to consider when choosing a career

  • The difference between gross and net pay

  • How debit and credit cards work

  • How to make a budget

JA Finance Park (Advanced)

Grades 9th - 12th

April 7th - May 26th

Finance Park Advanced helps students build a foundation upon which they can they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime , including those related to income, expenses, savings, and credit.

Students will learn:

  • Things to consider when choosing a career

  • The difference between gross and net pay

  • How debit and credit cards work

  • How to make a budget

Spring Timeline

When you share JA's Real World Ready with your students and their parents, you can feel confident you are making an informed choice backed by educators and experts in financial literacy and career readiness.