Thank you for volunteering for JA!
Prior to teaching your fist JA class we ask all new volunteers to complete trianing.
 

THIS IS NOT JA BIZTOWN TRAINING!!!
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE JA BIZTOWN TRAINING!

Mecklenburg In-classroom Program Training Instructions

Each volunteer must be trained in order to teach the JA program. Training takes approximately 30 minutes-1 hour in length and it can be done online or in person at the Junior Achievement office. 

Please contact your JA representative to schedule your volunteer training.

Amy Korb
email: akorb@jacarolinas.org  Ph: 704.563.4863
To see a list of Amy's schools click here


Sarah Gamble
email: sgamble@jacarolinas.org Ph: 704.563.4857
To see a list of Sarah's schools click here

Online Training:

Volunteers have the option of going through the entire training at once or by going through selected modules at different times. The computer keeps track of the modules not taken.

1. Access the national Junior Achievement website at the online training link at the bottom of this page ("click here for online training").
2.  At the left side of any page click Volunteer Training from the Table of Contents.
3. Near the top of the page click Volunteer Training Web Site to go to the training site.
4. Click on New Users - register here. Area Office is (Arkansas (102503)).
5. You may need to download Macromedia Flash Player and QuickTime 4 to view all the pages properly.
6. Go to the top green menu, click on JA Volunteer Orientation Program.
   • Click on Home.
   • Adjust your volume to hear the narrated speaker.
7. Go back to JA Volunteer Orientation Program.
   • Click on Basic Requirements.
   • Click on Modules Not Taken.
8. Click on Volunteer/Teacher Connection.
   • Click next and proceed through Volunteer Responsibilities, Teacher Responsibilities, Useful Tips and Forms, FAQ's, and Self Check.
9. Go back to Basic Requirements, Modules Not Taken, and click on Classroom Management.
   • Click next and proceed through Teaching Techniques, Tips and Tricks, FAQ's, and Self Check.
10. Go back to Basic Requirements, Modules Not Taken, and click on Behavior Standards.
    • Click next and proceed through Standards of Conduct, Agreement Form, and Self Check.
11. Go back to Basic Requirements, Modules Not Taken, and click on Student Characteristics.
    • Click on your program Section (Elementary, Middle, High).
    • Click next to proceed. Take Self Test.
12. Go back to JA Volunteer Orientation Program.
    • Click on the appropriate grade program (Elementary, Middle, High).
    • Click on Modules Not Taken.
    • Click on your program.
13. Click next and proceed through the Program Goals, Kit Description, Activity Review, and Self Check.
14. Once you have completed all training modules, click on the Evaluation button, fill it out, and click on Submit.

To send or fax your Volunteer Conduct Standard Form, send it to:
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

201 South Tryon Street Attention: JA Program Team

Charlotte, NC 28202 Fax: 704.563.4864

Click Here for Online Training