JA Finance Park Program Overview

The video provides an overview of Junior Achievement's Finance Park, detailing its mission to prepare students for the global economy through financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship. Volunteers play a crucial role in guiding students through budgeting exercises, helping them understand income, expenses, and savings. The video outlines the daily schedule, volunteer responsibilities, and student management tips, emphasizing the importance of real-world financial skills.

What is the primary mission of Junior Achievement?

• To inspire and prepare students to succeed in the global economy

• To provide free education to all students

• To offer scholarships for higher education

• To conduct international student exchange programs

What are the three key pillars of JA Finance Park?

• Sports, Health, and Wellness

• Arts, Culture, and History

• Science, Technology, and Mathematics

• Workforce Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship

What is the role of volunteers at JA Finance Park?

• To organize sports events

• To guide students through the budgeting process

• To provide career counseling

• To teach students about history

What is the first step in the budgeting process?

• Creating a savings plan

• Learning about life scenarios

• Shopping for expenses

• Calculating net monthly income

What should volunteers do if a student has a tablet issue?

• Ask another student to help

• Send the student to the middle of Finance Park

• Ignore the issue

• Try to fix it themselves

Where do all participants meet at the start of the day?

• In the main office

• In the parking lot

• In the SunTrust theater

• In the cafeteria

What is the purpose of the budgeting simulation?

• To entertain students

• To help students understand adult financial responsibilities

• To teach students about history

• To prepare students for exams

Why is saving important in the budgeting process?

• It is not important

• It prepares for future needs and wants

• It helps in buying luxury items

• It is only for emergencies

What is the focus of the research phase?

• Organizing a party

• Planning a vacation

• Shopping for groceries

• Learning about different expenses and their connections

What activity is included during the lunch break?

• A music concert

• A sports event

• A scavenger hunt in the Delta Airlines career exploration center

• A movie screening