Option One Online

Community Involvement

Option One is a strong proponent of financial literacy for both youth and adults, so Junior Achievement’s commitment to teaching the economics of life through its free enterprise educational programs is well in tune with our goals. Our involvement in Junior Achievement (JA) goes beyond financial support to volunteer involvement in fundraising and classroom activities including:

	Bowl-a-thon - In 2003, associates raised enough money at this annual event to support more than 1,700 students with full participation in JA for one year.

	Job Shadow Day - Option One hosts students at the corporate office for this annual event in which kids learn about potential future careers.

	JA in a Day - Option One associates provide financial sponsorship and staffing for this classroom teaching day at a local school, using JA’s curriculum, which covers topics such as financial literacy, good citizenship and business economics.

	The Option One team recently presented a check for $200,000 to Junior Achievement of Orange County and the Inland Empire. The funds, among the largest contribution in the chapter's history, make it possible for more than 4,700 students from kindergarten through grade 12 to participate in a JA program.

	Pinnacle Award - For three years in a row, Option One has received this JA award for the most funds raised in its business category.

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education. JA enables caring business professionals to share their experience with students to show them what it takes to be successful. After all, kids are our future.