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JA of Sarnia Lambton
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History
| Junior Achievement International Junior Achievement is an international not-for-profit organization that brings together business leaders, educators, parents and the community to help prepare youth for their future.
Horace A. Moses, Chairman of Strathmore Paper in Springfield, Massachusetts, founded the organization in 1919 when he recognized the need for practical economic education among city students. Since that time, Junior Achievement has expanded around the globe, enhancing the employability, life and entrepreneurial skills of more than 4.1 million students in 103 countries. | | Junior Achievement of Canada Junior Achievement was first introduced to Canada in 1955 when Ralph Baker, former President of the Standard Oil Company, recruited Vancouver’s business community to provide programs for 250 students. However, it wasn’t until 1967 that Junior Achievement of Canada was formed to oversee the growth and expansion of JA charters and programs. Since then, more than 1,000,000 Canadian students have gained valuable business and job skills through Junior Achievement programs.
Junior Achievement of Canada remains the nation’s largest developer of business education programs for students aged 10 to 18. | | Junior Achievement of Sarnia Lambton Junior Achievement of Sarnia Inc. was incorporated in 1969. The JA Centre, is located at 556 N. Christina St. with space being leased from the Chamber of Commerce. The move to the Chamber of Commerce happened in 2001, which has been a good move for Junior Achievement because it puts us closer to one of our most importance stakeholders, the business community. | | Junior Achievement of Sarnia serves the communities of: City of Sarnia
Pt. Edward
Corunna
Mooretown
Petrolia | Brigden
Wyoming
Camlachie
Forest
Brights Grove | Port Lambton
Alvinston
Grand Bend
Watford | |
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