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JA BizTown is a life-like, simulated city where students role-play as employees, consumers and citizens. They earn a paycheck, open a bank account and learn about the business economy. This immersive experience teaches students economic concepts, workplace skills and personal and business finances.
Before arriving at the Dave & Lorraine Thomas JA BizTown or Falcone Family JA BizTown, students participate in a series of classroom lessons, learning about applying for jobs, voting, career opportunities, customer service, savings and more. EVERY 5th grader in Broward County Public Schools participates in this program, which is also available to charter and private school students upon request.
This enriching experience is made possible by the generous support of our storefront partners, each offering unique activities tailored to enhance students’ learning. Below is a roster of our current storefront partners along with descriptions of each establishment.
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The Better Business Bureau helps people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust.
Broward College provides residents with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs.
BSO is a full-service public safety agency providing services to more than 1.9 million residents of Broward County.
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) and the Farris Foundation wants to educate JA BizTown citizens about the importance of self-awareness. It is essential to understand emotions and recognize when we need help.
Coconut Creek, the “Butterfly Capital of the World”, is a well-planned city with a unique environmental consciousness nestled between Miami and Palm Beach.
Community Care Plan is owned by local hospital systems, Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System. It is the health plan for nearly 150,000 people in South Florida through programs like Florida Healthy Kids.
As a full-service law firm, Cozen O’Connor guides and protects countless clients with the complete spectrum of legal services, including litigation, corporate and regulatory law.
EY provides consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services.
The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
Families trust Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to care for their kids in the moments that count. They offer many levels of care that includes simple illnesses, injuries and complex health conditions — all in a warm, bright and friendly space.
Lifestyle Media Group (LMG) is the proud parent company of three award-winning monthly magazine brands: Lifestyle, South Florida Business & Wealth and Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
Metro Group Miami is the premier signage and vehicle wrap company in South Florida.
Nova Southeastern University is a dynamic fully accredited institution that provides high-quality educational programs of distinction, from preschool through undergraduate to professional and doctoral levels.
Today, Rita Case leads the largest female-owned independent automotive group in America, employing 1,300 associates and with sales just under $2 billion.
The South Florida Symphony Orchestra presents classical music concerts for Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe County residents and visitors.
Truist is the 6th largest U.S. commercial bank with expert people and innovative offerings delivered at just the right time.
Truly Nolen of America is one of the largest family-owned pest control companies in the United States.
United Way of Broward County is able to create and fund more than 100 vital programs and services in our community.
WPLG is the top-rated ABC affiliate serving the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market.
JA Finance Park is a simulated city where students get to spend a whole day learning about personal finances and career pathways. Each student is given an adult profile to live out. Each of the 16 storefronts in the park represent a line item in their budget and an industry that exhibits potential career opportunities.
Before visiting the Patten Family Foundation JA Finance Park, students participate in 16-20 hours of classroom curriculum to prepare. Topics of instruction: include budget management, interest rates, credit scores, taxes, utility costs, transportation expenses, making investments and saving for the future. Students also get to preview the potential jobs they will get to explore while at JA Finance Park.
Junior Achievement is grateful to the below listed storefront partners who continue to support our workforce development curriculum.
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Aetna® and CVS Health® has over 10,000 pharmacy locations and a wide network of health care providers.
Amazon.com, Inc., is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming and artificial intelligence.
ABC Florida East Coast Chapter is part of a nationwide construction trade association which is proud to represent over 21,000 members throughout the country.
Broward College provides residents with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs.
Broward County is the nation’s 18th largest county, consisting of 31 municipalities throughout 1,120 square miles. The Broward County Public School system is the sixth largest, fully accredited K-12 and adult school system in the United States.
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) and the Farris Foundation wants to educate JA BizTown citizens about the importance of self-awareness. It is essential to understand emotions and recognize when we need help.
CITY Furniture is a Florida based retailer on a mission to change the way people live with beautiful home furnishings at incredible value.
CASF’s mission is to serve the South Florida Construction Industry by providing its members with opportunities to develop relationships, share information, obtain business from a trusted network and support local communities.
The Construction Executives Association started in 2001 as a concept to bring together C-Level executives to discuss trending topics within the industry.
Debt.com has helped millions of people get out of more than $12 billion in debt!
Florida Blue offers affordable health insurance plans to individuals, families and businesses.
It’s a 10 Haircare products are sold in more than 25,000 professional independent salons and 15,000 professional salon chains like Ulta, and Regis.
JM Family Enterprises has grown into one of the largest, most innovative and diversified companies in the automotive industry, and are branching out into new and exciting businesses.
Families trust Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to care for their kids in the moments that count. They offer many levels of care that includes simple illnesses, injuries and complex health conditions — all in a warm, bright and friendly space.
Nova Southeastern University is a dynamic fully accredited institution that provides high-quality educational programs of distinction, from preschool through undergraduate to professional and doctoral levels.
Publix Charities endeavors to support nonprofit organizations that assist people in need within the community.
Understanding the need to keep the industry thriving with a new generation of workers, 24 marine industry companies joined forces with Junior Achievement of South Florida to create Sea the World.
Truist Financial Corporation is a financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities.
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company offers insurance for homeowners, renters, condos and landlords through a network of independent agents and direct-to-consumer online platform.
Wells Fargo Advisors is a premier financial services firm, serving investors nationwide.
