JA Events
JA of Greater Boston Events
At JA of Greater Boston, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
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Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizations and businesses representing various industries, JA Inspire encourages students to start exploring their career options early through dynamic interactions, activities, and booth presentations.
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The JA Golf Classic is a premiere charity golf event that benefits Junior Achievement of Greater Boston. The exquisite Black Rock Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Hingham, Massachusetts offers our C-Suite executives a great golfing experience. It also provides our business and community leaders to network and entertain their clients while supporting our mission.
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School's almost out for the summer and that means another year of Junior Achievement programming is coming to a close. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, join us at Game On in the Fenway area for a night of networking, fun and games as we reflect upon the accomplishments of the year. Let's celebrate the start of summer with cocktails, appetizers and all the Ping Pong, Cornhole, and Giant Jinga you can handle. And if that wasnt enough, if the Red Sox do not need to utilize the batting cages, you will be able to take a few big league swings in exchange for a small donation.
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JA Inspire Program Event 2023
When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - Friday, February 02, 2024Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizations and businesses representing various industries, JA Inspire encourages students to start exploring their career options early through dynamic interactions, activities, and booth presentations.
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A Rising Tide: Volunteering for Community, Connections, and Career
When: Thursday, September 14, 2023Join us for our sixth annual Fierce Urgency of Now Festival, hosted by Greater Boston's Chamber of Commerce City Awake program.
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JA Summer Institute 2023
When: Monday, July 31, 2023 - Friday, August 04, 2023Join high school students from the Greater Boston Area for a 5 day in-person workshop to ignite entrepreneurial spirit, learn about personal finance, network with business leaders, and collaborate with peers and business professionals from various industries.
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JA Game Night 2023
When: Wednesday, June 07, 2023Join the JA Associate Board for cocktails, networking and games in support of Junior Achievement of Greater Boston!
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Spirit of JA Celebration 2023 - Spring Gala
When: Thursday, May 18, 2023Each year corporate and civic leaders gather for Junior Achievements annual celebration to help build a better Greater Boston. We will be holding this event again at the Aloft Seaport. Attended by more than 200 people, the event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that we offer to the youth in our impacted communities. We hope you join us for an evening of discovering the spirit of Junior Achievement!
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Stock Market Corporate Challenge 2023
When: Tuesday, April 04, 2023The Stock Market Challenge is a technology based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $500,000 the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.
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Associate Board Trivia Night!
When: Wednesday, January 25, 2023Join Junior Achievement of Greater Boston's Associate Board of Directors for another fun night of trivia!
Here's your chance to show off very specific and otherwise useless knowledge! Put together a well-rounded team of up to six players.
Tickets are $30 and include appetizers and game play. There will be a cash bar and we will be awarding prizes to the top teams. Be ready to bring your A-game!
Gather by 5:30 pm with game-play from 6:00-8:00 pm.
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JA Inspire 2022 - Inaugural Year
When: Friday, December 09, 2022Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizations and businesses representing various industries, JA Inspire encourages students to start exploring their career options early through dynamic interactions, activities, and booth presentations.
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JA Golf Classic 2022
When: Monday, June 27, 2022This fundraiser features a great day of golf with on course lunch and drinks followed by a cocktail reception, silent auction and awards dinner. Spend a day networking and supporting Junior Achievement at this beautiful golf course.
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Spirit of JA Celebration 2022
When: Thursday, May 19, 2022Each year corporate and civic leaders gather for Junior Achievements annual fundraiser to help build a better Northern New England. This year we will be back in-person at the Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel. Attended by more than 200 people, the event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that we offer to the children in our communities. We hope you join us for an evening of discovering the spirit of Junior Achievement!
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JA Company Pitch Competition 2022
When: Thursday, April 14, 2022Please join us at the JA Company Virtual Pitch Competition! The culminating experience for students that have participated in the JA Company Program, where students will pitch and present their companys product to a panel of judges in the hopes of being named the JA Company of the Year.
Learn about the innovative products our students create and the skills they develop through participation in this transformational program for high school students.
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JA Summer Institute 2021
When: Tuesday, August 03, 2021 - Thursday, August 05, 2021This summer join high school students from the Greater Boston Area for a virtual three day workshop event to ignite entrepreneurial spirit, learn about personal finance, network with business leaders, and collaborate with peers and business professionals from various industries.
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JA Golf Classic 2021
When: Monday, June 28, 2021This fundraiser features a great day of golf with on course lunch and drinks followed by a cocktail reception, silent auction and awards dinner. Spend a day networking and supporting Junior Achievement at this beautiful golf course.
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Virtual Spirit of JA Celebration 2021
When: Thursday, May 13, 2021This spring, we plan to hold this event virtually. The Spirit of JA Celebration event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs we offer to young people in our communities. We hope you join us for an evening that promises to be far more than just another live stream event!
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2021 JA Company Pitch Competition
When: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Please join us at the JA Company Virtual Pitch Competition! The culminating experience for students that have participated in the JA Company Program, where students will pitch and present their companys product to a panel of judges in the hopes of being named the JA Company of the Year.
Learn about the innovative products our students create and the skills they develop through participation in this transformational program for high school students.
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JA Virtual Stock Market Corporate Challenge 2021
When: Thursday, February 11, 2021 - Friday, February 12, 2021The Stock Market Challenge is a technology based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $500,000 the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.
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Virtual Spirit of JA Celebration 2020
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2020Each year corporate and civic leaders gather for Junior Achievements annual fundraiser to help build a better Northern New England. This year we plan to hold this event virtually for a second time. Attended by more than 200 people, the event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that we offer to the children in our communities. We hope you join us for an evening that promises to be far more than just another live stream event!
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JA Summer Institute
When: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 - Wednesday, August 05, 2020This summer join high school students from the Greater Boston Area for a virtual two day workshop event to ignite entrepreneurial spirit, learn about personal finance, network with business leaders, and collaborate with peers and business professionals from various industries.
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JA Innovation Day
When: Friday, June 05, 2020Given the changing world, this year's JA Innovation Day will be adapted into a virtual JA Innovation Workshop experience, designed to inspire high school students through a workshop designed based on our collective expertise in technology and innovation.
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JA And CFA Society Boston Webinar
When: Tuesday, June 02, 2020Join us for this unique learning opportunity to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and the stock market.
The webinar will provide an overview of the United States free market economy, its stock market and how they have been impacted by the pandemic.
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JA Company Pitch Competition
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2020Please join us at the JA Company Virtual Pitch Competition! The culminating experience for students that have participated in the JA Company Program, where students will pitch and present their companys product to a panel of judges in the hopes of being named the JA Company of the Year.
Learn about the innovative products our students create and the skills they develop through participation in this transformational program for high school students.
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JA Virtual Trivia Night
When: Wednesday, April 29, 2020Get ready to test your knowledge at this popular JA event, Trivia Night! Stir up some healthy competition with your colleagues and form a team. Or make some new friends and form a team when you arrive. Teams are made of 4-6 people. Be ready to bring your a-game!
Hosted by The Associate Board of Directors!
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Get Fit For JA
When: Thursday, February 27, 2020Join us in 2021, at Equinox for a high energy fitness class to raise money for JA! Never been to an Equinox before? Interested in trying a new workout class? Junior Achievement is giving you the opportunity to throw on your spandex and join in on the fun with a well-known Equinox instructor. Get excited to squat, sweat, and smile while the music blasts and the lights flash! After the class join us for some appetizers and drinks at Brandy Pete's down the street.
Hosted by The Associate Board of Directors!
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JA STEM Symposium
When: Thursday, October 10, 2019The JA STEM Symposium is a day-long hands on experience for high school students. Throughout their visit the students will engage in multiple STEM focused workshops and panel discussions to gain relevant knowledge to pursue education and careers in STEM fields/industries.
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JA Centennial Executive Forum
When: Thursday, May 02, 2019Held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in partnership with JA Worldwide, the JA Centennial Executive Forum on May 2, 2019 gathered global thought leaders to discuss innovation and the future of work.
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The JA Global Centennial Gala
When: Thursday, May 02, 2019Held in Boston on May 2, 2019 in partnership with JA Worldwide, the JA Global Centennial Gala offered an opportunity for alumni, staff, board members, and all the other incredible JA supporters from around the world to come together to celebrate 100 years of JA!