How to get Your Company Involved
JA F.E.M. Forum Sponsorship
What does this entail?
JA F.E.M. Forum (Financial Equity Mission) is JA of Central Texas’s signature brunch event to celebrate and empower women of all ages. This event connects local professionals and outstanding female high school students for interactive student/mentor activities, meaningful table conversations, compelling speakers and, a panel discussion.
Benefits of sponsorship
At a glance (for full list see website: https://bit.ly/JAFEMForum2023 )
Increase visibility in the community of the organization's commitment to education
Benefits of Sponsorship at a glance (for full list see website: https://bit.ly/JAFEMForum2023 )
Provide JA programming for students
Speaking opportunities
Branding & recognition at the event, materials, JA newsletter and website
Seats for your company's attendees with JA student(s) at the event Table. Sponsors may invite staff, current or prospective clients to sit at their table, as well as high school students.
WHAT YOUR COMPANY PROVIDES
A financial investment of $2,500 to $20,000 to sponsor the JA F.E.M. Forum.
The appointment of a JA Company Coordinator to serve as a liaison between your organization and Junior Achievement staff representatives to coordinate event registrants
Become a Whole School Sponsor
What does a Whole School Partnership entail?
A Whole School Partnership is special because it allows your company to provide the funding and the volunteers to adopt an elementary school for a JA in a Day. Every student at your chosen school benefits from JA’s programs and your company’s employees have the opportunity to volunteer. JA works directly with you to determine a partner school and helps you recruit volunteers from your firm (if you desire). Although volunteering is optional, the benefits to your employees and the students they teach are priceless.
Funding covers the cost of the materials, training, servicing, and recruitment of volunteers. Smaller organizations can also become involved by providing several volunteers and partnering with another firm to reach an entire school.
Benefits of Participating
Increase visibility in the community of the organization's commitment to education
Provide a strong community partnership between the company, the school, and JA
Give professional and personal development opportunities to those who volunteer
Provide public speaking opportunities to employees
Teach students fundamentals of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career readiness
Have a team-building experience that utilizes the skills of employees to improve the community
Make a long term commitment to the students of a particular area
What Your company Provides
A financial investment of $5,000 to $25,000 to cover all program materials, training, supplies, staffing, and evaluation needed.
An opportunity to provide the necessary volunteers to teach Junior Achievement curriculum in every classroom – the average is 15 (volunteers needed depends on the size of the school).
The appointment of a JA Company Coordinator to serve as a liaison between your organization and Junior Achievement staff representatives to coordinate the activities between your organization and the school.
Program Sponsorship
WHAT DOES THIS ENTAIL?
Sponsor one or more JA programs at a local school or a special program like JA Finance Park or E2: Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit.
Coordinate with JA staff on what program and school aligns best with your companies mission. Staff will submit a proposal or grant per the requirements of your company.
BENEFITS OF program SPONSORSHIP
Increase visibility in the community of the organization's commitment to education
Provide JA programming for students
Employee volunteer opportunities
Branding & recognition on social media, JA newsletter, and website
WHAT YOUR COMPANY PROVIDES
A financial investment of $1,000 to $50,000 to sponsor one or more programs in a school.
The appointment of a JA Company Coordinator to serve as a liaison between your organization and Junior Achievement staff representatives
JA Job Shadow
WHAT DOES THIS ENTAIL?
Sponsor students to participate in the job shadow experience at your company. Prior to their visit at your company students will have a series of sessions learning about your company, possible careers, work ready skills, and in preparation for their visit with questions to ask.
Coordinate with JA staff on what schools and days work best for you.
BENEFITS OF program SPONSORSHIP
Increase visibility in the community of the organization's commitment to education
Provide JA programming and field trip to your company for students
Employee engagement
Branding & recognition on social media, JA newsletter, and website
WHAT YOUR COMPANY PROVIDES
A financial investment of $5,000 to $10,000 to sponsor one or more classes to participate.
The appointment of a JA Company Coordinator to serve as a liaison between your organization and Junior Achievement staff representatives
Special Event - Fun Team Building Event for Your Company to Support JA of Central Texas
What does this entail?
Collaborate with JA staff to curate a fun opportunity to both build community within your company and to give back to the community by way of JA.
Benefits of Participating
Increase visibility in the community of the organization's commitment to education
Increase engagement, reduce employee burnout, improve employee well-being, foster workplace collaboration, and boost team performance
Have a fun team-building experience that both helps employee engagement and helps young people reach their full potential through JA
What Your company Provides
A financial investment of $5,000 to $25,000 to sponsor the initiation of the event. Some companies choose to forgo employee peer to peer fundraising and cover the donation.
The appointment of a JA Company Coordinator to serve as a liaison between your organization and Junior Achievement staff representatives to coordinate the activities of the event
Companies may opt to create a peer-to-peer fundraising
