NILES, Ohio – Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio has announced plans to open JA BizTown and JA Finance Park at Eastwood Mall as part of a new JA Economic Education and Workforce Center.
The initiative aims to provide students from elementary school through early adulthood with experiential learning in financial literacy, economics and career readiness.
Construction is expected to be completed by late spring 2026, with full programming beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The project is estimated to cost $3 million, with half of the funding secured and additional sponsorship opportunities underway.
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