Junior Achievement of South Florida is honored to have earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, its highest Seal level. This recognition reflects our commitment to openly sharing who we are, how we work and the progress we make toward preparing young people for their futures.
Candid’s Platinum Seal recognizes comprehensive information sharing through an organization’s nonprofit profile. Building on disclosures about programs, finances and leadership, Platinum includes organizational goals, strategies and recent impact metrics. This gives donors and community partners greater visibility into the work they support.
For Junior Achievement of South Florida, transparency is part of the responsibility that comes with serving students and earning our community’s trust. Every contribution of time, expertise and financial support deserves a clear connection to our mission: helping young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate their futures.
That mission comes to life through hands-on education in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. From Junior Achievement BizTown and Career Discovery Park to classroom learning and career preparation, our programs connect education with practical experiences that help students see new possibilities for themselves.
One example is our Career Bound Class of 2026: 377 graduates from 13 South Florida schools completed an eight-month experience focused on career exploration, workforce readiness and personal growth. Through business case challenges, job shadowing and mentorship, students had opportunities to build skills and explore their next steps beyond high school.
Sharing this work openly helps supporters understand both what we aim to accomplish and the progress behind our stories. The Platinum Seal reflects our commitment to making that information accessible and keeping our community informed.
We are grateful to the staff, board members, educators, volunteers, donors and business partners who make our mission possible. We celebrate this milestone with you and remain committed to earning your trust as we help South Florida’s young people build brighter futures.
