The UPS Store Empowers Future Entrepreneurs at JA BizTown

New storefront gives students hands-on experience running a real business.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:55pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of shipping boxes, a label printer, and a UPS-branded clipboard on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the core tools and services of a small business shipping and logistics operation.A conceptual still life highlighting the tools and services that empower small businesses, as part of The UPS Store's hands-on entrepreneurship program for students.Atlanta Today

A brand-new storefront from The UPS Store has opened inside JA BizTown at Junior Achievement of Georgia, giving students the chance to step into the role of real business owners and manage daily operations like customer service.

Why it matters

This initiative provides valuable real-world entrepreneurial experience for students, allowing them to develop critical skills in business management, customer relations, and problem-solving that can help prepare them for future careers.

The details

The new UPS Store location within JA BizTown is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of running a small business. Students will take on roles such as customer service, inventory management, and daily operations, gaining hands-on experience in the various aspects of entrepreneurship.

  • The new UPS Store storefront opened in April 2026 inside JA BizTown at Junior Achievement of Georgia.

The players

The UPS Store

A national retail shipping and business services franchise with over 5,000 locations across the United States.

Junior Achievement of Georgia

A nonprofit organization that provides educational programs focused on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy for students.

JA BizTown

An interactive, simulated town within Junior Achievement of Georgia that allows students to experience what it's like to work in and operate a business.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to partner with Junior Achievement to give students a hands-on opportunity to learn what it takes to run a small business. This experience can help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

— Spokesperson, The UPS Store

The takeaway

By providing students with a realistic small business experience, The UPS Store and Junior Achievement are helping to cultivate the entrepreneurial skills and mindset that will be crucial for the next generation of business leaders.