Bowie High School
JA Be Entrepreneurial® - Fall 2023
Program and Description: JA Be Entrepreneurial introduces students to the essential elements of a practical business plan and then challenges them to start an entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. Students will learn about advertising, competitive advantages, financing, marketing, and product development.
Time Commitment: One hour weekly, 8 weeks
Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.
Volunteer need: 2-4
Start Date: September 2023
Days and Times:
TBD
JA COMPANY PROGRAM® - Spring 2024
Program and Description: JA Company Program unlocks the innate ability in high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community by launching a business venture and unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit. The program focuses on Company Ops, the majority of meeting time, where students build and manage their business. Meeting-specific, student-friendly materials and resources increase student interaction and emphasize JA’s experiential approach to learning. JA Company Advisors guide students through building and running their businesses.
Time Commitment: One hour weekly, 12 weeks
Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.
Volunteer need: 1 or 2 in-person volunteers per class
Start Date: Spring semester 2024
Days and Times:
TBD