Volunteering at 3DE High Schools

3DE by Junior Achievement creates a rigorous standards-based learning environment that integrates business connectivity through competency-based case methodology, project-based learning and real-world experiences. Visit the link above for more information as well as a list of 3DE schools in Georgia.

Freshman & Sophomore Year: Business Coach & Business Judge Volunteers

Junior Year: Project Coach Volunteers

Senior Year: Project Client Volunteers

How Can you make an impact?

Business Coach

As a Business Coach, you will provide guidance to 9th and 10th grade student teams as they research the case challenge and develop their unique solution into a formal presentation. Business Coaches act as the sounding board for students, giving teams feedback on their ideas, presentation content, and delivery.

Business Judge

As a Business Judge, you will be a part of a small group that will evaluate the schools’ top 9th and 10th grade student presentations by following a rubric. Business Judges will provide constructive feedback and as a group, select the top winning presentation.

Project Coach

As a Project Coaches, you will coach 11th grade students at strategic times throughout the school year. As students brainstorm, develop, market, and execute their own business plan, they receive the benefit of volunteer coaching and professional experiences. If you are an entrepreneur, 3DE students could benefit from your expertise. However, it is not necessary to be an entrepreneur to be a successful Project Coach.

Project Client

By volunteering as a Project Client for our seniors, you'll play a pivotal role in their final year of 3DE. These students have spent the past three years tackling diverse business cases and developing their skills. Now, they’re ready to put it all into practice by consulting for an organization like yours on a specific organization challenge. We first look for organizations that can commit to provide 4-6 volunteers who can volunteer once a month for about one hour, from October – March. (virtually or in-person)

FAQs

  • We send a comprehensive training video and coaching resources to each registered volunteer. The training includes the case challenge overview, student engagement tips, and coaching strategies.

  • Each volunteer will receive a detailed email from a 3DE team member with parking and arrival instructions. Each volunteer will need to check in at the school with a photo ID. Upon check in, a 3DE representative will meet you at the front desk and escort you to the appropriate classroom.

  • Coaching sessions usually last 2-3 hours depending on the specific school.

  • Judging sessions typically last around 1-2 hours.

  • Yes! Depending on availability, groups/teams can get involved through adopting a school or session. Reach out to one of the JA team members on this page for more information.

3DE Locations

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  • Benjamin Banneker High School

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. High School

  • Norcross High School

  • Northview High School

  • Parkview High School

  • Riverdale High School

  • Robert L. Osborne High School

  • Ronald E. McNair High School

  • Roswell High School

  • South Atlanta High School

  • South Gwinnett High School

  • The Dalton Academy

  • Tri-Cities High School

  • West Forsyth High School

 
 

Want to Volunteer?

3DE by Junior Achievement needs experienced professionals to coach and give feedback to students.

Time Commitment: Volunteer sessions take place in-person at our 3DE high schools. Volunteer opportunities are typically 2-3 hours with dates and times varying by school location.

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