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JA BizTown [HIL]

Imagine a city where young consumers (10-12 years old) 5th Grade rush to the bank to deposit their paychecks, sales managers create merchandise displays and reporters interview local business leaders to get the most up-to-date story.  Across the way the restaurant prepares for the lunch hour and the mayor meets with CEO's to get an understanding of current ecnomic trends.  This could be any city in the country, but it is this image that perfectly describes a day at the Muma JA BizTown.  Ja BizTown is an indoor center that contains a mini city of public and private businesses.  Each business within the center is sponsored by real local business.  Before visiting JA BizTown. students complete a 12 lesson teacher taught curriculum program where they learn basic economic principals such as how to manage their personal bank account.  They also participate in job interviews, learn about their new workplace and the job they will perform.  They complete and bring a business plan with them.  Jobs range from retail sales professionals, accountants, CEO's, CFO's, medical professionals to TV and newspaper reporters.  There is even a mayor! Volunteers are needed to help bring the "economics of life to life"   for local 5th grade students.  Volunteers will be placed in a business with 3 to 9 students and supervise as they operate their business for the day!  

Typical Day at JA BizTown

8:00-9:30am: Volunteer orientation/training

9:30am-10:00am: Set-up & Opening Town Meeting

10:00am-11:00am: work& break(students take on the role of employees and consumers) 

11:00am-11:15am: Business Meeting (students review their checkbooks and prepare for the next work and break time) 

11:15am-12:45pm: Business Time/Lunch (students take on the role of employees and consumers) 

12:45pm-12:50pm Evaluation (each business evulates the day's activities in preparation for the closing Town Meeting) 

12:50pm-1:00pm: Closing Town Meeting (studnets gather in the Town Center to review the day) 

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Children & Youth Education

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+

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