Preparing Youth for Success
Across Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, JA is committed to empowering young people to discover their potential, seize opportunities, and create lasting impact in their communities. Through immersive learning, JA equips youth with the confidence, skills, and mindset to shape their own futures and contribute to a stronger North.
Who We Are
JA Canada North is a newly established office committed to building partnerships within communities across Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut to bring experiential learning to youth.
Mission
JA Canada inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy.
Vision
Young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.
Values
Believe in the boundless potential of young people.
Advocate for the impact of relevant hands-on learning.
Teach principled, market-based economics and entrepreneurship that build a more sustainable world.
Approach our work with passion, honesty, integrity and excellence.
Seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our staff, volunteers and boards to reflect the geographies and communities we serve.
Nurture the power of partnership and collaboration.
What We Do
JA Canada North collaborates with educators, volunteers, and organizations across Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut to deliver programs and learning experiences at no cost to youth and schools, prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity.
Our Three Pillars
Entrepreneurship
Students learn how to identify opportunities, test ideas, and build resilience, whether they start a business or lead within one.
Work Readiness
Students explore careers and develop essential workplace skills, such as communication, teamwork, and professional confidence.
Financial Health
Students gain practical money skills for everyday life, including budgeting, responsible use of credit, and how to make informed financial choices over time.
Student Testimonials
In September 90 students from across the Northewest Territories participated in JA workshops as part of the Trades and Apprenticeship program at Aurora College. Students learned about entrepreneurship, budgeting and how to explore and plan for future jobs.
Who We Work With
Youth
Immersive learning opportunities to build confidence, resiliency, leadership and transferable skills.
Educators
Volunteer or teacher-led classroom programs and field trip experiences with easy-to-use resources.
Volunteers
Coordinated learning experiences to share career insights and mentor the next generation.
Partners
Meaningful ways to invest in youth potential, backed by transparent reporting on impact.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
JA works across the traditional territories of Canada’s hundreds of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We strive to make our programs accessible to every student from ocean to ocean to ocean.
Our Commitment
A Reflection and Acknowledgement
We begin by recognizing that our work of offering financial health, career readiness and entrepreneurship is deeply connected to place. By committing to give equal opportunities to all youth across this land, and by offering mentorship so youth can develop their full potential, we are looking to engage in acts of stewardship—nurturing the human potential that is part of this ecosystem.
We do this with respect for the fact that these programs operate on the traditional and present-day lands and waters of hundreds of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, each with their own territories, languages, and histories.
Our commitment to equity and mentorship is one way to honour the enduring relationships these Indigenous Nations have with this territory, and to walk alongside them in caring for the future of all who live here.
May our work continue to be guided by a spirit of care, responsibility, and deep connection to this place and its peoples.
Get Involved
Help us inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.