JA Financial Capability 1®

In JA Financial Capability 1, part of the JA High School Experience courses, is a one-semester teacher-led course in which high school students examine financial capabilities from a business perspective, focusing on banking, economics, business planning, and risk management. Volunteers engage with students through a variety of activities that includes subject matter guest speaking and coaching or advising for case study and project course work.

Students will:

• Learn the necessary concepts applicable to state and national educational standards.

• Apply these standards-based concepts to the real world.

• Synthesize elective concepts through cumulative, tangible deliverables (projects).

• Analyze a business situation or principle through the use of a case study.

• Demonstrate the skills necessary for future career pathway success.

JA Financial Capability 1 is part of the JA Financial Literacy Pathway. The course is a blended model that includes teacher-led content, volunteer-led opportunities, and self-guided content to support flexible implementation options. JA Financial Capability 1 is available in classroom- based or remote live implementation. Robust support materials are available for teachers, including a pacing guide for semester-long implementation.