Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through hands-on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs. Serving thousands of students annually, the organization connects classroom learning to real-life decisions, helping youth build skills needed for long-term economic stability and independence.

CAR Foundation support (2024) expanded Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain’s JA Finance Park, providing students with hands-on financial education that connects classroom learning to real-world housing and household decision-making. This investment allowed students to build practical skills related to budgeting, credit, and long-term financial planning while understanding the role housing plays in overall economic stability.

With CAR Foundation funding, 76 students participated in JA Finance Park during the 2024–2025 school year as part of programming that reached more than 87,000 students across Colorado and Wyoming. Students completed classroom lessons and immersive simulations that required them to manage realistic household budgets covering housing, transportation, insurance, and savings. Program evaluation showed statistically significant gains in financial knowledge, responsible money management, and confidence in future planning.

CAR Foundation support strengthened pathways to housing stability by helping young people understand the financial responsibilities tied to renting and homeownership before they enter the housing market. By investing in early financial education, the Foundation helped prepare students to make informed housing and career decisions, reinforcing how education-driven investments create long-term economic resilience and healthier communities across Colorado.