Six Acadiana schools selected for Junior Achievement’s BizTown pilot program

LAFAYETTE, La. — Six schools in Acadiana have been selected to participate in Junior Achievement’s BizTown program, offering elementary and middle school students a real-world experience that teaches them entrepreneurial and life skills.

“We’ve already signed up for the waiting list, first and foremost,” said Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy Head of Schools Kimberly Lemire, highlighting the program’s popularity.

Junior Achievement’s BizTown initiative combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned about business, finances, and community engagement to practical scenarios.

“We really love our students, and we want to encourage them to become entrepreneurs, to follow their dreams,” said Reagan Robicheaux, the development directo