JA IT’S MY BUSINESS® - FALL 2023

Program and Description: JA It's My Business! provides students an opportunity to learn how to turn an idea into a business. The program introduces students to the process of design thinking as a problem-solving process and provides an authentic entrepreneurial experience for students, with each session building toward a product-pitch competition.

• Duration: One hour weekly for six weeks.

• Start Date: September 2023

• Volunteer need: 1 or 2 in-person volunteers per class. Spanish Speakers are a plus!

• Days and Times:

  • A-2 Wednesday 11:10 AM-12:40 PM - volunteer assigned

  • A-3 Wednesday 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

  • A-4 Wednesday 3:05 PM-4:35 PM - volunteer assigned

  • B-5 Thursday 9:05 AM-10:35 AM

  • B-6 Thursday 11:10 AM-12:40 PM - volunteer assigned

  • B-7 Thursday 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

JA COMPANY PROGRAM® - Spring 2024

Program and Description: JA Company Program empowers high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community and teaches them practical skills required to conceptualize, capitalize, and manage their own business venture. Community volunteers and mentors provide real-world guidance and experience to the student-led startup.

• Duration: One hour weekly for 12 weeks.

• Start Date: Spring semester 2024.

• Volunteer need: 1 to 2 in-person volunteers per class. Spanish Speakers are a plus!

• Days and Times:

  • A-2 Wednesday 11:10 AM-12:40 PM

  • A-4 Wednesday 3:05 PM-4:35 PM

  • B-5 Thursday 9:05 AM-10:35 AM