November 2019
JA Hall of Fame & Centennial Celebration
Thinking Back… Looking Forward, the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional leadership and community involvement. This year’s Centennial Celebration will bring a whole new feel to this traditional event, moving from a sit-down dinner to an elegant cocktail format as we recognize great local leaders for their impact.
Find out more »34th Annual JA Bowl-A-Thon
Have a fun outing with friends and colleageus, and support Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County’s economic education programs for students in grades K – 12. JA’s programs ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century. Bowl-A-Thon Brochure 2019Company Coordinator's Responsibilities 2019General Bowl-A-Thon Info 2019Lane Sign Sponsor Response Form 2019Pledge Sheet 2019Qgiv Online Fundraising Page Instructions
Find out more »March 2020
JA Business Challenge 2020
The JA Business Challenge places high school students in the CEO’s seat. Young entrepreneurs engage with the nuances of running a global business in a competitive, high-tech marketplace. Student teams strategize to operate the most successful virtual business as they develop skills in teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking.
Find out more »April 2020
POSTPONED JA Stock Market Challenge 2020
The Junior Achievement Student Stock Market Challenge is a technology-based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Student teams compete to accumulate the highest possible net worth in their investment portfolio by the close of trading. The stakes are high and the competition is fierce!
Find out more »June 2020
2020 JA Virtual Competition
MAY 2020 UPDATE: Because of COVID-19, instead of the Annual Spring JA Bowl-A-Thon we are excited to co-host a virtual competition with our community partners. Junior Achievement’s programs inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential. Especially in this time of uncertainty, JA is a solution provider, pivoting to the digital learning space and offering free online resources to educators, caregivers, and students. With your support, we are able to offer hope and opportunity to the youth in…
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