Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Partners with the Kentucky Bar Foundation to Provide Financial Literacy Education

October 23, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Junior Achievement (JA) of the Bluegrass has received a $2,500
grant from the Kentucky Bar Foundation to provide students enrolled in the “Pre-Law” track at Fayette
County High Schools with related career academy programs to experience financial literacy lessons
designed to help them understand personal finance. The initial program will begin at the Frederick
Douglass High School (FDHS) Academy of Professional Services.

The students will participate in JA Finance Park®, a program for personal financial planning and career
exploration. This program, comprising a curriculum and a simulation, helps students build a foundation
on which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions related to
income, expenses, savings, and credit.

This educator-led classroom curriculum culminates with a visit to JA Finance Park® where students
engage with volunteers and put into practice what they've learned by developing a personal budget.
During the simulation, the students will move through two life stages—young adult and adult—to see the
impact of their financial decisions over a period of time. Volunteers from the legal profession will provide
support and guidance during the simulation allowing them to network with individuals who will inspire
them.

JA of the Bluegrass appreciates this financial support from the Kentucky Bar Foundation. This grant will
help further our mission to connect students to role models, resources, and real-world experiences.
Youth are inspired to dream big and reach their full potential through our financial literacy, work
readiness, and entrepreneurship educational programs.

JA of the Bluegrass is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the
knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart
academic and economic choices. We are dedicated to educating students in our area—44 counties
throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky—about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial
literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. Since 1963, JA of the Bluegrass has been delivering
JA learning experiences that help young people reach their potential by having the skillset and mindset
to build thriving communities. To learn more, visit www.jalexington.org.

The Kentucky Bar Foundation is the nonprofit, charitable arm of Kentucky’s legal community. Its mission
is to further the public’s understanding of the judicial system and the legal profession through programs
and philanthropic partnerships that help those in need. The Kentucky Bar Foundation has given more than
$5 million since 1988 to agencies promoting justice and law-related education for Kentuckians. For more
information, please visit www.kybarfoundation.org or call 502-564-3795.

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