Capstone programs are the culmination of classroom-based economic curriculum where students leave their classrooms for a simulated real-world experience at JA's experiential learning lab. Through these incredible and unique opportunities, students apply their new skills in a fun, hands-on, learning environment. JA BizTown is a kid-sized city within Junior Achievement headquarters in Maplewood, Minn. It was first introduced to the Minneapolis/St. Paul market on October 16, 2001. During its first year, JA BizTown served approximately 5,500 students; last year the program reached more than 100 schools and 10,000 students. Only 25 markets in the world provide this incredible opportunity for students to experience the real-world, hands-on application of academia.
