JA All About Cars

Buying one's first car is both exciting and daunting. JA All About Cars® introduces students to the essential costs related to buying and operating a first car, and offers tips on being smart consumers when purchasing vehicles. In this volunteer-led session, students consider their needs and wants to make a real-world connection to the car-buying experience, motivating them to make good financial decisions when buying or leasing.

Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:

• Consider whether a dream car is a realistic purchase for most people.

• Explore their driving needs and things to consider when choosing a car.

• Identify a car that meets their needs and research the cost.

• Understand the pros and cons of financing or leasing a car.

All JA programs are designed to support the skills and competencies identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. JA programs also correlate to state standards in social studies, English, and mathematics, and to Common Core State Standards.

JA All About Cars is part of the JA Financial Literacy Pathway and is recommended for high school students (grades 9-12). It offers flexible implementation options to meet the needs of students and teachers in a variety of use cases. This one-session learning experience can be delivered as a stand-alone session or used in conjunction with another JA financial literacy learning experience.