Striving to make Every Child World Ready. Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South strives to make #EveryChildWorldReady through educational programs on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South is dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Our mission is to ensure that every child in our service area is world ready so that they may all be engaged members of their communities. When they are engaged, school performance improves and strategic outcomes are realized. We are committed to empowering children to lead independent lives as they work to attain their dreams.