Travis High School

JA It's My Business!® 

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. Volunteers help guide students through a business startup from its ideation, innovation, and market research through its design and prototyping.

• Time Commitment: Meeting with your class once a week for 6 weeks

• Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.

• Classes Start: September

• Class Times:

  • 9:00-10:30 meets on Tuesday/Thursday

  • 11:13-12:43 meets on Monday/Wednesday

  • 1:24-2:54 meets on Monday/Wednesday

JA Company Program® 

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 business. 

• Time Commitment: Meeting with your company once a week for 13 weeks

• Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.

• Classes Start: November

• Class Times: TBD