JA Cedar Valley Career Inspire®
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Friday, September 18, 2026
Where: Waterloo Convention Center
Corridor JA Career Inspire® - Inspiring students to explore their futures and build pathways to economic mobility.
The world of work is changing faster than ever before. Advances in technology, automation, and AI are reshaping the skills students need to thrive and redefining what readiness really means.
For more than a century, Junior Achievement has prepared young people to succeed through financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Those foundational pillars remain essential—but today, they serve something even bigger: accelerating economic mobility through education.
JA Career Inspire® brings this mission to life.
In 2025, the Cedar Valley JA Career Inspire® connected 1,473 students from 15 schools with 179 volunteers representing 67 local businesses. Students engaged in 60 hands-on career activities showcasing opportunities across 43 industries—helping them discover their interests, understand the skills needed to achieve their goals, and align high school coursework with future pathways.
More than a career fair, JA Career Inspire® is a powerful career-connected learning experience that unites business, education, and community partners to prepare students not just to navigate the future—but to shape it.
Together, we’re answering the question: What’s Next?
Interested in learning more? Email Liv Allen at oallen@JAEasternIowa.org for more information
The world of work is changing faster than ever before. Advances in technology, automation, and AI are reshaping the skills students need to thrive and redefining what readiness really means.
For more than a century, Junior Achievement has prepared young people to succeed through financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Those foundational pillars remain essential—but today, they serve something even bigger: accelerating economic mobility through education.
JA Career Inspire® brings this mission to life.
In 2025, the Cedar Valley JA Career Inspire® connected 1,473 students from 15 schools with 179 volunteers representing 67 local businesses. Students engaged in 60 hands-on career activities showcasing opportunities across 43 industries—helping them discover their interests, understand the skills needed to achieve their goals, and align high school coursework with future pathways.
More than a career fair, JA Career Inspire® is a powerful career-connected learning experience that unites business, education, and community partners to prepare students not just to navigate the future—but to shape it.
Together, we’re answering the question: What’s Next?
Interested in learning more? Email Liv Allen at oallen@JAEasternIowa.org for more information
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