By james art See the groundbreaking plans for the McWane Center for Economic Education in downtown Birmingham, spearheaded by Junior Achievement of Alabama and launched with a $4 million gift from the McWane family.
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This project will bring to life two experiential learning centers—JA BizTown and JA Finance Park—for 6th and 8th grade students who will gain hands-on experience with financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness to reach up to 20,000 students each year.
Located at 6th Ave North and 22nd Street, the center is designed to immerse students in real-world scenarios. In JA BizTown, students will manage a mini-city, taking on the roles of business owners, employees and consumers to gain first-hand business and financial experience. Here’s a look inside:
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