Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
April 2026 Community Spotlight
In celebration of April as Financial Literacy Month, Lexicon Bank is proud to feature Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada (JASN) as our April Community Spotlight.
Founded locally in 1996, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, Inc. is dedicated to providing financial education to K-12 students and young adults with a curriculum including wants vs. needs, budget management to economic principals, workforce skills, credit and entrepreneurship. The completion of the new 40,000-square-foot Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Inspiration Center will allow the nonprofit organization to impact more than 60,000 local youth. It is now the permanent site for capstone programs, Betty’s JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada’s financial literacy mission is accomplished with the support of 285 businesses and 6,800 business role models, who help youth learn about the “business of life,” by helping bridge the gap between what youth learn in school and the real world.
Lexicon Bank is a proud founding sponsor of JA BizTown in Las Vegas. JA BizTown is a groundbreaking educational program that is changing the way students interact with economic and business principles. By combining traditional classroom teaching with immersive, hands-on learning experiences, JA BizTown provides students with practical skills and knowledge that will help them navigate the complexities of the modern economy.
Junior Achievement has over 100 local JA Areas across the nation, and together they are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
Join Us In Making A Difference
Swimming with the Big Fish Luncheon
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's Premier Fundraising Event
April 14, 2026
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Join Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada for an unconventional afternoon where they will unveil the essence of being a JA kid! Experience an exciting and educational event where local students take center stage, presenting their innovative business ideas in a Shark-Tank style competition.
Swimming with the Big Fish is more than just a luncheon - it's an opportunity to see firsthand how Junior Achievement empowers the next generation with the skills and confidence to succeed in the real world.
Consider becoming a sponsor or purchasing a ticket today.
Volunteer
Empower the next generation of leaders by sharing your professional expertise as a Junior Achievement volunteer. Your mentorship will provide Southern Nevada students with the essential financial skills and confidence to build a successful and vibrant future. Click below to join their dedicated team of volunteers.
Make a Donation
Invest in the next generation of leaders by donating to Junior Achievement today. Every local student deserves the opportunity to learn about money, dream about what they will be when they grow up, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Donate today to better prepare our youth for the business of life.
Visit jasnv.org to learn more about the programs and services of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada (JASN).
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