JA is Your Education Solutions Provider
In May 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB 25-1192 into law. This law states that high schools “shall incorporate all the financial literacy standards into a course that is required for high school graduation” (C.R.S. 22-32135(4)(a)). As such, all the high school financial literacy standards must be included in a course that is either already a graduation requirement or that is made a graduation requirement going forward (e.g., a course in social studies, math, economics, etc.). Junior Achievement (JA) is ready to help districts and schools meet these requirements with free, turnkey, project-based solutions.
In addition to providing free, high-quality curriculum and student experiences, JA also supports educators by offering accredited professional development programs that focus on personal financial literacy (PFL).
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If you have questions or are interested in exploring JA’s custom education solutions, reach out to us to start the conversation today.
JA Makes Financial Literacy Real and Relevant
JA boosts student engagement through the delivery of cutting-edge, experiential learning in financial literacy. By moving beyond simple information delivery, JA impacts student attitudes and behaviors, leading to better long-term financial outcomes.
JA Finance Park is JA’s experiential program for personal financial planning and career exploration. Students apply budgeting, credit management, and financial-decision making in realistic scenarios that build confidence and economic independence.
JA Stock Market Challenge immerses students in a fast-paced atmosphere in which they are challenged to build the largest stock portfolio as a team. Students get to practice what they learned about stocks, diversification, long-term investing, and market trends.
Our Impact
Note: JA-Rocky Mountain covers Colorado and Wyoming. Wyoming schools embed financial literacy within existing subjects rather than requiring a dedicated, stand-alone course for high school graduation. However, Wyoming does require instruction in “economic systems and institutions” as part of its graduation requirements. In addition, the Wyoming Education Code mandates that school districts provide education programs sufficient to meet uniform student content and performance standards established by the state board of education in the following areas of knowledge and skills: “life skills, including personal financial management skills.”
