JA Events
JA of Eastern Iowa Events
At JA of Eastern Iowa, 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!
There are currently no up and coming events. Please contact us for more information
PAST EVENTS
Tue
22
Corridor Career Inspire 2024
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024Career Inspire offers 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
Thu
10
Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024The 2024 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame marks the 30th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one entrepreneur will be inducted into the Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Thu
26
Cedar Valley Career Inspire 2024
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Friday, September 27, 2024Career Inspire offers 8th and 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
Thu
19
Corridor Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024The 2024 Corridor Business Hall of Fame, marks the 25th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one emerging entrepreneur will be inducted into the Corridor Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Thu
25
Corridor JA Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, April 25, 2024Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa's (JAEI) 5th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge event allows participants to experience the fast pace, cut throat day in the life of a stock market trader. The 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. There will be a straight forward student competition during the day and a no holds barred adult version in the evening.
Wed
17
JA Finance Park Mobile Pilot
When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Thursday, January 18, 2024JA Finance Park® Mobile is Junior Achievements capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. This program, comprising a curriculum and a simulation, helps students build a foundation on which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions related to income, expenses, savings, and credit.
This educator-led classroom curriculum culminates with a visit to JA Finance Park, a realistic mobile facility, where students engage with volunteers and put into practice what theyve learned by developing a personal budget.
Tue
24
Corridor Career Inspire
When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - Wednesday, October 25, 2023Career Inspire offers 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
Thu
28
Cedar Valley Career Inspire
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 - Friday, September 29, 2023Career Inspire offers 8th and 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
Mon
1
JA BizTown Mobile pilot
When: Monday, May 01, 2023 - Friday, May 12, 2023The JA BizTown® Mobile program provides educators with lessons and resources to effectively integrate financial literacy and work and career readiness into the elementary school classroom. The program supports critical thinking skills and student engagement, and helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.
JA BizTown® Mobile culminates in an on-site mobile simulation experience where students operate a simulated community complete with stores, financial institutions, and a City Hall!
Tue
25
Corridor Career Inspire 2022
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - Wednesday, October 26, 2022Career Inspire offers 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
Thu
20
2022 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, October 20, 2022The 2022 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame, presented by First Interstate Bank, formerly Great Western Bank, marks the 28th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates will be inducted into the Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Thu
6
Cedar Valley Career Inspire 2022
When: Thursday, October 06, 2022 - Friday, October 07, 2022Career Inspire offers 8th and 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
Thu
29
2022 Corridor Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, September 29, 2022The 2022 Corridor Business Hall of Fame, presented by U.S. Bank, marks the 23rd anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one emerging entrepreneur will be inducted into the Corridor Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Thu
4
JA Financially Fit 401K
When: Thursday, November 04, 2021 - Thursday, November 18, 2021Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa's 2nd annual JA Financially Fit 40.1K, presented by Collins Community Credit Union, allows participants to be physically and financially fit with JA.
Thu
27
Taste of Achievement - Regional
When: Thursday, May 27, 2021New for 2021, participants will enjoy a variety of local food offerings, fine wines, specialty beers, and music while bidding on exclusive silent auction items.
Wed
7
JA Titan Challenge Competition - Regional
When: Wednesday, April 07, 2021 - Wednesday, April 14, 2021The NEW JA Titan® Challenge is a regional day-long competition which places high school junior and senior students in the CEO seat to help increase their understanding of business. Young entrepreneurs are taught in an engaging way about the nuances of running a global business in a competitive, high tech marketplace. Schools in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and surrounding areas are welcome to join.
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