GSC SIFE has been actively involved in teaching how free markets work using the Junior Achievement curriculum. JA programs teach students the basic concepts of business and economics. Through hands-on activities, the students learn basic concepts of business and the principles of how organizations operate and make a profit. Our SIFE team works closely with our Business Advisory Board members at JA. Our SIFE team members taught or mentored Five JA Classes during the academic year. We taught the JA middle school program and we taught the Our Cities program to 24 third grade students in cooperation with Junior Achievement’s Hispanic initiative. The Our Cities program teaches how cities work within the free market economy including actually building a city complete with zoning and taxes.

    Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.

    Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.