JA Events
JA of Central Iowa Events
At JA of Central 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!
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JA BizTown In A Day
When: Thursday, June 19, 2025 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025JA BizTown in a Day is geared towards students entering 4th – 7th grades in the 2025-2026 school year. Discover what it takes to be a business tycoon or a future CEO, CFO or Mayor! JA BizTown is just the place to encourage career ambitions.
Wed
16
JA Rising Women Workshop
When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025Please join us for the 3nd annual summer workshop focused on empowering young women and providing them with skills, connections and opportunities that will help them flourish in their lives.
Mon
15
31st Annual JA Golf Classic Presented by Sammons Financial
When: Monday, September 15, 2025This JA Golf Classic is a fun-filled day on the links where companies can bring employees for team building, host clients and prospects and network with other executives while supporting Junior Achievement of Central Iowa.
PAST EVENTS
Wed
19
2025 JA of Central Iowa Stock Market Challenge
When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025The JA Stock Market Challenge is an exciting, fast-paced competition that provides high school students the opportunity to participate in a day of simulated stock trading and learning from experts in the financial industry.
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5
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2024
When: Thursday, December 05, 2024 - Friday, December 06, 2024The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon provides an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with other companies! This fun afternoon helps Junior Achievement STRIKE out financial illiteracy in our future leaders!
Mon
22
30th Annual JA Golf Classic Presented by Sammons Financial
When: Monday, July 22, 2024This JA golf event is a fun-filled afternoon of networking where companies can bring employees for team building or host clients and prospects, while supporting community role models.
Thu
11
JA Women in Business Workshop
When: Thursday, July 11, 2024Please join us for the 2nd annual summer workshop presented by PurposeBank, focused on empowering young women and providing them with skills, connections and opportunities that will help them flourish in their lives.
Thu
29
2024 JA of Central Iowa Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, February 29, 2024JA Stock Market Challenge
Thurs, February 29th, 2024
High School Challenge | 9 AM - 1 PM
Location: John Deere Financial: 6400 NW 86th St. | Johnston, IA 50131
Corporate Challenge | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: West48: 1601 48th St #100 | West Des Moines, IA 50266
The JA Stock Market Challenge is an exciting, fast-paced competition that provides high school students during the day, and corporate sponsors during the evening, the opportunity to participate in a day of simulated stock trading. Students participate in 60, one minute trading days where they learn to buy and sell stocks with analysis and risk.
Wed
6
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon
When: Wednesday, December 06, 2023 - Friday, December 08, 2023The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon provides an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with other companies! This fun afternoon helps Junior Achievement STRIKE out financial illiteracy in our future leaders!
Mon
16
JA Inspire Career Fair
When: Monday, October 16, 2023 - Friday, December 15, 2023The JA Inspire program is a coalition of educators and industry leaders, led by Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, working to provide 7th through 12th grade students throughout Central Iowa with meaningful experiences as they begin considering their careers.
Mon
14
29th Annual JA Golf Classic Presented by Sammons Financial
When: Monday, August 14, 2023This JA golf event is a fun-filled afternoon of networking where companies can bring employees for team building or host clients and prospects, while supporting community role models.
Tue
11
2023 JA EntrepreneuHER Workshop Presented by Purpose Bank
When: Tuesday, July 11, 2023JA EntrepreneuHER Workshop Presented by Purpose Bank is a 1-day event focused on empowering high school aged girls by giving them the tools and confidence to pursue their dreams.
Mon
19
Where: JA BizTown (6100 Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA, 50312)
JA BizTown Summer Camp presented by Home Services Lending is an indoor, academic camp geared towards students entering grades 5-7. This camp is designed to educate and enhance the camper's financial literacy learning while infusing entrepreneurship, work and career readiness, team work, marketing, philanthropy and public speaking.
Thu
15
2023 JA Appreciation Event Sponsored by Voya Financial
When: Thursday, June 15, 2023We could not have had another successful year empowering students to create a bright future without the help of our volunteers, educators and partners who have been right there with us all year long. This event is for you!
Thu
30
2023 JA of Central Iowa Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, March 30, 2023JA Stock Market Challenge
Thurs, March 30, 2023
High School Challenge | 9 AM - 1 PM
Corporate Challenge | 5:15-8:00 PM
Location: John Deere Financial: 6400 NW 86th St. | Johnston, IA 50131
The JA Stock Market Challenge is an exciting, fast-paced competition that provides high school students during the day, and corporate sponsors during the evening, the opportunity to participate in a day of simulated stock trading. Students participate in 60, one minute trading days where they learn to buy and sell stocks with analysis and risk.
Mon
2
JA of Central Iowa Inspire Virtual Career Fair
When: Monday, January 02, 2023 - Thursday, June 15, 2023The JA Inspire program is a coalition of educators and industry leaders, led by Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, working to provide 7th through 12th grade students throughout Central Iowa with meaningful experiences as they begin considering their careers.
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8
2022 Bowling Event
When: Thursday, December 08, 2022 - Friday, December 09, 2022December 8th, 2022- 1-3 PM AND 4-6 PM
December 9th- 2-4 PM
The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon presents an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with one another and other companies during a fun afternoon at the bowling lanes.
Please contact Janelle Menz to get involved and for sponsorship opportunities!
janelle@jacentraliowa.org
Your fun afternoon helps Junior Achievement STRIKE out financial illiteracy in our future leaders!
The JA Inspiration Event is set to celebrate the JA of Central Iowa volunteers, educators, organizations and board members who believe in the boundless potential of young people, relevant & experiential learning and the power of partnership.
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