JA Pitch Judge

As a JA Judge, you will put on your best “Shark Tank” impression, and watch the student business pitches to score them on their Entrepreneurial Idea and Presentation Skills using a Scoring Guide provided. You will also ask questions to help them hone their idea and provide feedback on the presentation.

As a JA Student participating in JA entrepreneurship programs, they have the opportunity to have the entrepreneur experience.  It kicks off in the classroom with lessons that introduce students to the process of design thinking as they develop a business idea they will pitch in a class pitch competition. 

The top two scoring teams from each class competition will be invited to E2: Entrepreneurship & Empowerment Summit at Capital Factory on Tuesday, November 29th to compete in an Austin area wide competition.

We have two opportunities to be a judge: In Class at the schools or at the special program, E2: Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit.

In Class pitch competitions

3+ volunteers per class competition

Travis Early College High School – JA It’s My Business! - 1211 E. Oltorf St., Austin, TX 78704

Anderson High School – JA It’s My Business! - 8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759

Navarro Early College High School - JA It’s My Business! - 1201 Payton Gin Rd, Austin, TX 78758

Austin High School – JA Be Entrepreneurial - 1715 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703

Canyon Vista Middle School – JA It’s My Business! - 8455 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759

Email programs@jacentex.org for dates and times.

E2: Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit - Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

• Day/Time:

  • Tuesday, November 16th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Click HERE to learn more about E2 and see all the volunteer opportunities.

Questions? Click on the button below and we will be in touch.

Time Commitment: 75 minutes

Training: Not Required