N.J. Stat. Ann. § 34:2-21.17a

Section 17 to P.L. 1940, c. 153 (C. 34:2-21.17) shall not apply to minors under the age of 18 years who participate or work in any junior achievement program. As used in this act "junior achievement program" means any program under which minors under the age of 18 engage in business enterprises or activities pursuant to an economics education program conducted under the guidance of adult sponsors from private business and industry.