JA Funding and volunteer opportunities

Junior Achievement of South Central PA Funding & Volunteer Opportunities

Updated:9/15/14

1 Junior Achievement of South Central PA www.jascpa.org

Junior Achievement of South Central PA is a dynamic, growing organization with more than 2,500 volunteers and hundreds of corporate and individual sponsors. JA programs are for all students, Kindergarten to Grade 12, and touch the lives of more than 41,000 students in South Central PA. In terms of market share, 25% of all students participate in JA programs each year. The national average for JA USA is 9%. Additionally, the efficiency of JA programs versus revenue is continually assessed to ensure a high return on investment for donors. For 2013-14, the average cost per student is $26.49, ranking JASCPA in the top third of all JA offices. More than 80% of JA's $1 million budget directly supports educational programs for 41,000 local students.

The Reality of Today

According to the Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania inmate population has increased by 35.2% from 2000 to 2011. The annual cost per inmate is approximately $42,000 versus the approximate annual cost of $12,500 to educate a student. (U.S. Census Bureau.)

More than half (53%) of U.S. companies report a major challenge in recruiting non-managerial

employees with the skills and knowledge needed. (Bridgeland, J., Milano, J., & Rosenblum, E. (2011). Across the great divide: Perspectives of CEOs and College Presidents on America’s higher education and skills gap.)

Every day, 7,000 students drop out of high school. Last year, 1.3 million failed to graduate. By 2020,

15 million more will join them. Overall, young people who drop out are twice as likely as graduates to be unemployed; three times as likely to live in poverty; eight times as likely to wind up in prison; and twice as likely to become the parent of a child who drops out of school. (JA USA. (2012) JA Graduation Pathways.)

Scores from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) dropped again in 2012.

The United States is now ranked 36th in math, 28th in science, and 24th in reading among 15-year olds worldwide.

A technology survey shows that 63% of teens text to communicate, and on a daily basis, only 35% of

teens socialize with others outside of school. (www.pewinternet.org)

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”

~ Frederick Douglas

AboutJuniorAchievement


At Junior Achievement, we envision a prosperous future for our students and nation, and we invite you to be a part of it.

Junior Achievement is a business-based nonprofit organization that replies on the involvement of local companies for both volunteer and financial support. There are a number of ways to get involved! The number of students who will be impacted by your contribution is unquestionably the most significant when you support Junior Achievement, giving you the best return on your gift. Further, JA is an investment in your future employees. In a few years, these same students will be employees in your company, residents in your neighborhood, and leaders in your community. Help JA inspire and prepare them now. In the following pages, learn how your company can become involved with Junior Achievement. Section I – Volunteer Opportunities STEM Summit Page 3 REAL Life Page 5 In-Class Programs Page 6 The Challenge at Finance Park Page 7

Section II – Funding Opportunities Bowling Event Page 9 Wine Tasting Event Page 10 STEM Initiative Sponsor Page 11 Financial Literacy Sponsor Page 12 JA BizTown Page 13 EITC Page 14 JA Titan Challenge Page 15 JA Symposium Page 16

Section III – In-Kind Support Page 17 Section IV – Fact Sheet Page 18


STEM Summit Each STEM Summit day needs approximately 30 business volunteers to include 10 career panelists and other individuals to assist with the competitions and experiments. This totals 750 volunteers for the 2014-15 school year. This is a full day assignment beginning at 7 AM and running until about 3 PM. The STEM Summit is a day-long program held at a high school consisting of nine thirty-minute sessions. There are three sets of experiments, three sets of competitions, and three sets of career panel presentations. The fast pace and constant motion help create an atmosphere of excitement and energy. The goal of the STEM Summit is to inspire students to pursue an academic STEM focus in the remainder of their high school courses to help prepare them for STEM careers in the future. After the completion of the Summit, guidance counselors have a foundation to work with students on appropriate school course work. Volunteer Needs:

Career Panelists - Each volunteer has a specific STEM career and is able to share their background with the students. The goal of the career panel is for students to find the presenters interesting, engaging, and inspiring; props are encouraged. The emphasis is on the presenter’s career journey and how they chose their career. They will spend about 8 minutes nine different times telling small groups of students about their career journey and answering questions as time allows.

Competition Assistants - There are three competitions. The 80-20 is a mechanical engineering competition where students assemble an object using aluminum extrusion components. The marshmallow challenge is a civil engineering challenge where students build the tallest tower using spaghetti. The final competition is a relay competition which combines math, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, aerospace engineering, and culminates with a civil engineering activity where the student walks barefoot across eight dozen eggs.

Experiment Facilitators - Experiments give students an opportunity to be hands-on with science. There are three sets of experiments: one focuses on a series of health science experiments, another focuses on chemistry, and the final on physics.

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2014-2015 STEM Summit Schedule

October 14, 2014 – Cumberland Valley High School



October 29, 2014 – Central York High School

October 30, 2014 – Central York High School

November 5, 2014 – Kennard Dale High School

November 11, 2014 – Central Dauphin High School

November 12, 2014 – Central Dauphin High School

November 19, 2014 – Dover High School

December 9, 2014 - Carlisle High School

December 10, 2014 - Carlisle High School

December 18, 2014 – Red Lion Area High School

December 19, 2014 – Red Lion Area High School

January 7, 2015 - Camp Hill High School

January 30, 2015 - Susquehannock High School

February 16, 2015 - West York High School

March 3, 2015 – Spring Grove Area High School

March 25, 2015 - Eastern York High School

March 2015 – Date Pending – Central Dauphin High School

April 2015 – Date Pending – Central Dauphin High School

April 16, 2015 - Northeastern High School

April 30, 2015 - Middleton High School

May 29, 2015 - Cedar Cliff High School

Updated 9/15/14



REAL Life The Real Life financial literacy forum is a day-long program held at local high schools. It consists of a series of activities intended to help students gain an appreciation for the importance that financial decisions will play in their lives as young adults. The program involves up to thirty business volunteers who work with the students during the day. Each volunteer has financial skills and is able to share their background with the students as the day proceeds. This is a full day project, running from approximately 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The goal of the Real Life financial literacy forum is to inspire every student to appreciate the key issues surrounding personal finance and the importance of getting good advice as you make decisions. To this end, schools must choose to engage an entire grade level in the program. Volunteer Needs Per Event (A total of 300 volunteers needed for the 2014-15 school year): Budget Builder – 22 volunteers to each lead a group of up to six students through a series of budget

decisions. The financial advisor’s guide provides questions to help create group discussion. Insurance Jeopardy – 2 volunteers to help facilitate this game that focuses on auto, health, life, and

liability insurances. Financial Jenga – 2 volunteers to give students questions & answers that correspond to Jenga pieces. REAL Life – 2 volunteers to coordinate a life-sized version of board game, The Game of Life. Financial Relay – 4 volunteers to facilitate a relay with groups of students working through hands-on

financial obstacles.

2014-2015 REAL Life Schedule

September 19, 2014 - Waynesboro Area Senior High School

December 2, 2014 (TBD) – Central Dauphin High School

December 3, 2014 (TBD) – Central Dauphin High School

April 1, 2015 – Central York High School

April 2, 2015 – Central York High School

April 20, 2015 (TBD) – Central Dauphin East High School

April 21, 2015 (TBD) – Central Dauphin East High School

Spring 2015 (TBD) - Waynesboro Area Senior High School

updated 9/15/14



In-Class Programs A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone. YOU. All we need is your enthusiasm, life experience, and a willingness to teach children about how you took chances and shot for the stars. Junior Achievement provides the training, curriculum, and a classroom ready to meet you.

Elementary School: (Weekly) Five 30-45 minutes lessons Middle/High School: (Weekly) One observation and five 45-55 minutes lessons JA in a Day: (Middle Grades) One time commitment of one full school day (example: 7:30 - 3:30)

In-Class volunteers are needed during regular school days throughout the entire school year. With the exception of JA in a Day, volunteers coordinate the specific days they visit the classrooms directly with teacher, so there is flexibility with the schedule. JA in a Day experiences are pre-arranged events at specific schools. For more information and an up-to-date list of volunteer needs, visit www.jascpa.org.

Encourage your employees to become involved!

You’ll be impressed by the impact JA has – not only on the students, but also on your employees!

Builds leadership skills and self-confidence. Helps employees refine their presentation skills. Improves time management and organization. Develops communication and public speaking skills. Builds morale in the workplace. Expands employees’ awareness of local education and their community. Reinforces a positive image within the community. Allows your company to have a direct impact on local education. Shapes the future workforce by preparing students for the real world. Demonstrates your company’s mission and shows students what your company does. Illustrates opportunities and local jobs available in the students’ community.

“Volunteering provided [my employees] a chance to present, teach, and assist others in a safe environment with no professional consequences or evaluations… I have learned that there is great value for my employees through community involvement and tremendous growth opportunities outside of the walls of the business.” ~Joe Savage, Operations Manager, UPS

2014/15 JA in a Day Needs:

Dover – Oct. 14 Central York – Nov. 11 / 12 / 14

Red Lion – Nov. 25



The Challenge at Finance Park Each day, 8-14 volunteers are needed to serve as financial advisors for a group of six students. A total of 100 volunteers are needed for the 2014-15 school year. The time commitment is approximately 5 hours, 8 AM – 1 PM. Frequently Asked Questions: What are the roles and responsibilities of a volunteer Financial Advisor during the simulation?

The volunteer leads a group of up to six students through a series of budget decisions. The financial advisor’s guide provides a series of questions to help create group discussion.

The volunteer needs to be comfortable in leading small group discussion. This skill set includes

being able to react to group dynamics, the ability to pose directed or open questions based upon participation, and the ability to help a group move through a series of steps with time constraints.

What should a volunteer plan on for the day at The Challenge at Finance Park?

Plan on spending approximately 5 hours at the JA facility. Plan to arrive one hour before the students’ arrival on the day of the visit for the required training.

Training will start promptly.

How much financial knowledge should a volunteer have?

Volunteers should understand basic budgeting. The financial advisor’s guide has answer keys to all discussion questions and worksheet.

Volunteers should be comfortable working one-on-one with high school students with math. Most importantly, volunteers need to be comfortable as discussion leaders in small groups. They

will be responsible for providing direction of group discussion using the guide prompts to assist.



2014-2015 Schedule for The Challenge at Finance Park

October 30 – West York High School

November 6 – Dover Area High School

November 19 – Mechanicsburg Area High School,

Susquehannock High School & Cedar Cliff High School

December 5 – Eastern York High School

December 11 – Susquehanna Township High School

January 6 – Biglerville High School

January 9 – Cumberland Valley High School

February 10 – Dover Area High School

February 12 – York Catholic High School

March 27 – Central York High School

April 14 – Red Lion High School

April 15 – Carlisle High School

April 16 – Red Lion High School & Mechanicsburg High School

April 17 – Biglerville High School

April 23 – Eastern York High School

April 24 – Eastern York High School & Susquehannock High School

May 20 – William Penn

May 22 – Central York High School

Updated 9/15/14



Bowling Event The bowling event is one of Junior Achievement's largest annual fundraisers. This event depends on employees from local companies and their family and friends to form teams of 4 bowlers. The teams then raise funds to benefit Junior Achievement programs. Each team is encouraged to raise a minimum of $500 in pledges. The theme of the event is different each year. Every November, bowlers join together for a night of fun, FREE bowling, event t-shirts, food, drink, and great door prizes!

Gain company visibility without a large financial commitment!

Perfect team building opportunity!

2014 event dates: Laser Alleys, York

November 7, 13, or 14 5:30-8:00 PM

Red Crown Bowling Center, Harrisburg

November 21 5:30-8:00 PM

Lane or Team Sponsor $100 Provides materials for 1 JA class. Includes your name and/or company logo with the lane/team at the event.

T-Shirt Sponsor $500 Provides materials for 5 JA classes. Includes your company's logo on event t-shirt and at events. SUPERBOWL Team $500 Provides materials for JA programs. Teams of 4 combine to raise money for JA programs. As a thank you, teams join together for a free night of bowling FUN! SuperPin Sponsor $2,500 Provides materials for JA classes at an entire school. Includes your company's logo on event t-shirts and recognition in Bowl-ARR-Thon Pin contest displays, flyers, and voting ballots.

Event Sponsor $5,000 Provides the JA BizTown experience for one class. Includes company's logo on event t-shirts, signage at events, and recognition on JA’s website and event promotion.

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Wine Event This event promises to entice and engage the novice, as well as experienced wine enthusiasts. JA BizTown will be transformed into a global village featuring wines from five countries. Vintages are paired with delectable foods from many international regions. The event includes entertainment, a silent and live auction, and valet parking.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

7:00 PM Tickets are $125 per person

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Country Sponsor - $5,000 Wine Sponsor - $2,500 Champagne Sponsor $1,000 8 complimentary tickets 4 complimentary tickets 2 complimentary tickets

There will be recognition of sponsors in all communications for this fabulous event, including promotional materials and event signage.

In addition, sponsors receive a full-page ad in the event program.



STEM Initiative Sponsors “America’s economic future lies with its next generation of workers and their ability to develop new technologies and products. This means we

must strengthen math and science education in the U.S.” ~Craig Barrett, former Chairman, Intel Corporation

Supporting JA’s STEM Initiative includes recognition in both JA BizTown’s STEM Career Exploration for fifth and sixth grade students and the STEM Summit for high school students. Both programs engage students in hands-on experiences to inspire students to want to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math. JA BizTown will reach approximately 7,000 students with STEM education, and the STEM Summit will reach approximately 5,000 students this school year.

STEM Sponsorship - $25,000 and up Special recognition in JA BizTown and logo on all STEM Summit materials

STEM Sponsorship - $10,000 Logo in JA BizTown and logo on all STEM Summit materials & JA BizTown STEM brochure

STEM Sponsorship - $5,000 Logo on all STEM Summit materials & JA BizTown STEM brochure

STEM Sponsorship - $1,000 Name on all STEM Summit materials & JA BizTown STEM brochure

“I found the program to help students make connections between STEM knowledge learned in the classroom and STEM application and careers discovered at the

Summit. Students returned to the classroom eager to discuss the event and had a new purpose for high classroom performance.”

Beverly Whiteford, Science Department Chair, Kennard-Dale High School



Financial Literacy Sponsor

Becoming a financial literacy sponsor includes recognition in both The Challenge at Finance Park and REAL Life. Both programs provide high school students with true-to-life, engaging financial education. The Challenge at Finance Park will reach approximately 1,500 high school students this school year, and REAL Life will reach approximately 2,400 high school students.

Financial Literacy Sponsorship - $25,000 and up Special recognition in JA Finance Park and logo on all REAL Life materials

Financial Literacy Sponsorship - $10,000 Logo in JA Finance Park and logo on all REAL Life materials

Financial Literacy Sponsorship - $5,000 Logo in JA Finance Park and logo on all REAL Life brochure

Financial Literacy Sponsorship - $1,000 Name on JA Finance Park materials & REAL Life brochure

“Susquehanna Bank is pleased to continue our support of the Challenge at Finance Park program each year.

Junior Achievement does an excellent job in presenting important financial literacy skills to students in a fun, interactive, learning environment through this program.”

~ Jennifer Pitts, Sales & Marketing Specialist, Senior, Susquehanna Bank



JA BizTown Sponsors $25,000 Per year Exclusive Shop Sponsorship Donor Recognition Includes:

Corporate logo in Shop JA sponsor sign in business Opportunity to provide interior design

collateral Recognition in student materials Recognition on JA website Recognition in Annual report

$5,000 Per year Shop Sponsorship Donor Recognition Includes:

JA sponsor sign in business Recognition in student materials Recognition on JA website Recognition in Annual report



EITC The Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC) provides companies with a tax credit for donations to a nonprofit scholarship, pre-K, or educational improvement organizations. For a one-year commitment, a 75% tax credit is given up to $750,000 per taxable year. The tax credit increases to 90% if the company commits to making the same donations for two consecutive years, up to $300,000 in tax credit annually. Businesses authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to one or more of the following taxes are eligible to apply:

Corporate Net Income Tax Capital Stock Franchise Tax Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax Insurance Premiums Tax Mutual Thrift Institution Tax Insurance Company Law of 1921 Personal Income Tax of S corporation shareholders or Partnership partners

Applications are reviewed annually by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). First year applications must be submitted online at www.newpa.org on July 1st. Second year applications are accepted from May 15th to June 30th.

To support Junior Achievement, apply using the EIO (Educational Improvement) application.

JA is a perfect fit for your company’s EITC support!

1. JA is the essence of educational improvement As defined by DCED, an EIO must be a nonprofit organization that provides innovative educational programs to schools. The sole focus of JA is providing programs to enhance students’ education – that’s what JA does all day, every day!

2. JA provides the best ROI per student More than 80% of JA’s $1.1 million budget directly supports educational programs for 41,000 local students.

3. JA is an investment in your future employees JA programs help prepare young people for the real world. In a few years, these same students will be employees in you company, residents in your neighborhood, and leaders in your community. Help JA inspire and prepare the now!



JA Titan Challenge

Monday, March 9, 2015 8:30 – 1:30 PM

Penn State Harrisburg & Penn State York Now in its 11th year, the JA Titan Challenge brings together teams of two high school students to form companies to compete in a day-long computer simulation. As a team, the business executives make decisions in the marketplace by adjusting the price, production, marketing, capital investment, research & development, and charitable giving. Companies compete through several rounds of the simulation and are challenged to outperform the competition in profit, sales, and market share. The event welcomes all high school students and is held simultaneously at two locations – Penn State York and Central Penn College. Students get a feel for the global market as their companies compete against others at both sites. Ultimate success is awarded through a Performance Index, a weighted measurement of aspects of companies’ value and performance. Students from top performing companies will take home scholarship awards at the end of the event. JA Titan Challenge: Scholarship Sponsor $500 This sponsorship helps provide scholarships to the top performing companies in the JA Titan Challenge. JA Titan Challenge: School Sponsor $250 This sponsorship helps to provide the JA Titan experience for one local high school to include the JA Titan in-class program materials and the school’s participation in the JA Titan Challenge & Entrepreneurial Exchange. JA Titan Challenge: Team Sponsor $100 This sponsorship helps cover the cost of a team for the JA Titan Challenge & Entrepreneurial Exchange.



JA Symposium Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Holiday Inn, West Manchester, York Friday, April 10, 2015 Clarion Hotel, New Cumberland Local high schools nominate several young women in the 10th & 11th grades to attend this day-long program, which reaches approximately 250 students. Businesswomen volunteer for the day, serving as mentors and representing a variety of careers. Sessions include:

Confidence-building activities including a keynote speaker Communications skills and interviewing tips Dress for success fashion show Budgeting for your future Self-image in the world of social networking

Sponsorships available:

Title Sponsor $5,000

Lunch Sponsor $2,000

Session Sponsor $1,000

School Sponsor $500

All sponsors are invited to give company logo items to be included in the tote bags given to each of the 250 participants.


“It really is a life-changing event and it made me look at life in a whole new perspective. I am no longer afraid of what my journey is going to be in life. You learn many things that you never thought of that would help in the future. I am excited for

the journey and all the opportunities! I absolutely loved the experience.” ~ JA Symposium Student Participant 2013


In-Kind Support In-Kind support can come in many shapes and sizes to include printing and photocopying, donations of items that can be used in the auction at the wine event, or supplies such as chemicals to help with the STEM initiative and other JA programs. Wine Event Auction JA is always in search of a variety of items for the silent and live auctions held at the wine event (April 11, 2015). Items have included jewelry, sports memorabilia, gift certificates for various restaurants or services, tickets to sporting or cultural events, art work, fine wine, and vacation homes. The fair market value of each item donated is tax-deductible, and JA will provide a receipt. Printing & photocopying JA programs require a substantial amount of printed materials. These range in quality from professionally-printed invitations and programs to black & white photocopies for the REAL Life and STEM Summit. Donations of copy paper and/or offers to print some of these materials are greatly appreciated and directly save money, allowing JA to redirect those funds to other programs. Supplies Donations of computers, monitors, and other equipment are also a big help for use in JA BizTown. Further, the STEM Summit and REAL Life programs both require many consumable materials including various chemicals, eggs, latex gloves, etc. Finally, door prizes for the bowling events are always needed and can be any small item in the $10-15 price range. Wine Event Silent Auction Chemical experiment at the STEM Summit

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A copy of Junior Achievement’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania, Inc. is a Federal 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

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