Established in 1949, the Minneapolis and St. Paul chapters of Junior Achievement merged in 1982 to create Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Inc. (JAUM). JAUM has broadened its reach and now serves greater Minnesota, North Dakota and western Wisconsin. JAUM headquarters and its capstone facility are located in Maplewood, MN.  Junior Achievement programs are taught in more than 650 schools throughout the Upper Midwest. Last year alone more than 122,000 students had a JA program in their classroom.   JAUM strives to provide innovative, fundamental learning opportunities preparing all students grades K-12, for a lifetime of success. Each year more than 7,500 community volunteers enter schools to teach the many Junior Achievement programs. Through age-appropriate curricula, Junior Achievement programs begin in kindergarten, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers. Junior Achievement programs continue through the middle and high school grades, preparing students for their future and how to succeed in the global economy.