Junior Achievement
Since 1960 Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta has been a leader in its mission to help students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, a solid and practical understanding of business and finance and a commitment to community. Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta reaches nearly 60,000 students annually and is a link between education and the world of work by giving youth the confidence and knowledge they need to define personal success, enhance their workforce readiness and pursue their dreams.
The Werklund Foundation’s investment helps to support key programs for students in grades 6-12 across Alberta. The Foundation is proud of Junior Achievement’s support of diverse learners including Hutterite colonies in eastern Alberta, as well as the launch of the inaugural Company Program for Grade 10 students in the Tsuut’ina Nation — ensuring equitable access to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work-readiness education for all communities.