That's because all proceeds from the auction bring the JA program to classrooms in Central Illinois. What better way to stimulate the economy than by helping prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace?

The 2011 JA Online Holiday Auction is now open. The auction will run from November 1st to December 4th with proceeds benefiting Junior Achievement of Central Illinois in order to support our mission of empowering young people to own their economic future.

Auction items range from VIP experiences to overnight getaways guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and community and let the bidding begin!

Click "View All Items" below or one of the categories to the left to get started!

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