Nearly every school day, about 100 Valley fifth- and sixth-graders spend a day at JA BizTown learning the values of work and community.
Now, with the help of the non-profit Local First Arizona, they also have an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and the benefits of good nutrition.
JA BizTown is a simulated town inside Junior Achievement's central Tempe location. It was created in 2007 by Junior Achievement in Arizona to give students an opportunity to experience running a business, working and earning a paycheck, and taking on the responsibilities of elected officials who run cities and towns.
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