JA’s Middle Grade Programs examine a wide variety of important concepts: why it is essential to stay in school, how businesses operate in a free enterprise system, exploration of diverse career options, mastery of workforce skills and personal financial management.

JA America Works® focuses on how business and entrepreneurship affected the economic development of the United States during the 19th century.

JA Global Marketplace® provides practical information about the key aspects of the global economy, what makes world trade work, and how trade affects students' lives.

JA Economics for Success® explores personal finance and students' education and career options based on their skills, interests, and values. Program demonstrates the economic benefits of staying in school.

JA It's My Business® encompasses entrepreneurship curriculum for students in grades six through eight. The program emphasizes entrepreneurship while providing a strong focus on social studies, reading, and writing skills (also used as an After School program).