Junior Achievement
Discovery Center

The Junior Achievement Discovery Center, presented by Liberty Federal Credit Union, is a state-of-the-art experiential learning environment designed to accelerate economic opportunity for students.

This innovative space brings education to life through immersive simulations where students experience real-world decision making in a realistic environment. The Junior Achievement Discovery Center places students at the center of learning, empowering them to make decisions, solve real-world challenges, and see the impact of their choices.

Students gain future-ready skills, explore career pathways, and develop financial literacy through immersive, hands-on programs. By simulating real-world scenarios, the Junior Achievement Discovery Center transforms education into opportunity—preparing students for success in life and work.

Junior Achievement BizTown

Junior Achievement BizTown presented by Deaconess offers an unmatched learning experience for students in 5th and 6th grades, where students step into a simulated economy and take on roles as employees, taxpayers, and consumers. Each student works within a business, manages responsibilities, and makes decisions that impact their company and community. Through this experience, students learn about entrepreneurship, teamwork, and the importance of civic engagement—all while discovering the wealth of opportunities available in their city and beyond.

Junior Achievement Finance Park

Junior Achievement Finance Park presented by German American Bank immerses 7th and 8th graders and high school students in the world of personal finance and economic decision-making. Each student receives a unique life scenario—including education level, family size, and income—and must create and manage a household budget. Students make choices about housing, transportation, savings, and more, gaining a realistic understanding of financial planning. Junior Achievement Finance Park doesn’t just inform students, it transforms how they see their future and their role in it.

The Impact

The Junior Achievement Discovery Center is more than an educational space, it’s a catalyst for workforce development and economic mobility. By partnering with schools and employers, we ensure students are prepared for the changing demands of the workplace while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Together, we can reimagine education, inspire a generation of doers and dreamers, and create a future where every student is ready to lead.

eDUCATOR RESOURCES

Educator resources for Junior Achievement BizTown and Junior Achievement Finance Park.

Immersive learning.
meaningful outcomes.

By combining classroom instruction with hands-on application, The Junior Achievement Discovery Center helps create a powerful shift in how students see themselves and their futures. Students see learning personally relevant and actionable. By the end of the experience, students move beyond simple awareness to a deeper sense of confidence and motivation.