Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky received a $7,300 grant from the UPS Foundation to implement JA Be Entrepreneurial classes.

The curriculum introduces high school students to the essential elements of a practical business plan and challenges them to start an entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. Students learn about advertising, competitive advantages, financing, marketing and product development, all of which are key to being an informed entrepreneur.

The program includes seven 45-minute sessions taught by a community or corporate volunteer. Volunteers bring in their own experiences and life lessons to the classroom to enhance the JA program.