Invest. Involve. Inspire.

The IIA and JA Worldwide
Have you ever wondered how you could invest your time and get involved in inspiring future business professionals?

In 2005, The IIA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide to partner in support of good governance and strong ethics in the business community. This partnership is helping to educate K-12 students on business issues such as ethics, integrity, corporate accountability, and financial literacy. Through age-appropriate curricula, JA programs begin at the elementary school level, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers.

IIA headquarters staff takes time to work as JA volunteers in the community to raise awareness of The IIA and how internal auditors bring value to an organization. Members are encouraged to volunteer with their local JA to make a difference to tomorrow's business professionals.

Why Volunteer?

• The students need you! You can make a difference by helping shape someone's future.
• It is a chance to mentor young people who will soon be part of the work force.
• It is an opportunity to share your experiences and personal stories with young people.
• You can contribute something of value to your community.
• It can be a learning and self-development experience for you, too.
• Your profession needs you! You can explain to tomorrow's professionals what internal auditors do and illustrate the value they bring to an organization.

CAP Points for JA Involvement
Members who volunteer for JA can help their chapter earn Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) points. Each hour volunteered in a classroom teaching a JA sponsored activity  is worth a half-point (0.5). Even if you're involved with JA through your workplace, it can still be counted as a JA activity for your chapter. At the end of the school year, the chapters with the highest level of participation with JA will receive the "Most Inspiring Chapter" award and recognition on The IIA Web site. Points can also be earned by hosting a fundraising event for JA. (Please be aware that the point reward system has been revised starting in 2009 to align proportionately with other CAP point reward activities.)

How to Claim JA CAP Points
In order to claim your JA CAP points, you must submit a JA CAP Worksheet to pr@theiia.org with the following details:

• Member name
• Name of school where member volunteered
• Activity (classroom volunteer, JA in a Day or fundraiser event)
• Number of hours volunteered

The IIA's brochure, What Does It Take to Make a Difference, encourages IIA members to get involved with their local JA. Additional copies of the JA brochure are available by contacting pr@theiia.org or by submitting the Chapter and Institute Order Form (look for this item under the General Events or CAE/Director section).

In addition, chapters can download a JA presentation for use at chapter meetings. It's an ideal way to educate members about the partnership between The IIA and JA, how members can get involved and the benefits to chapters.

We encourage you to invest, involve and inspire in your community!