Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
Non-profit OrganizationsIowa, United States11-50 Employees
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is a nonprofit organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade across Eastern Iowa. It delivers hands-on, career-connected learning experiences designed to build financial capability, work readiness, and an entrepreneurial mindset. By collaborating with educators and business leaders, JAEI works to connect classroom lessons with real-world work environments, helping students envision future careers and consider how they can contribute to their communities. Through these programs, thousands of volunteers participate annually to bring practical learning to students. JAEI aims to foster confidence and essential life skills while creating pathways to meaningful careers and economic mobility for young people in the region. The organization positions itself at the intersection of education and industry, using volunteer-led programs to bridge gaps between school and work and to prepare Eastern Iowa's next generation of innovators, leaders, and difference-makers.