Founded in 1994, Junior Achievements of Southwest Florida (JA) has been influencing the region’s future workforce for over 28 years. One of his newest and most exciting programs, JA Inspire, will host 10,000 Lee and Collier county middle school students on April 26-28 at FGCU’s Alico Arena for interactive career exploration. Aim to start.
This is the largest career expo in Southwest Florida history, and thousands of students will connect with nearly 100 of the area’s top employers and business professionals to explore career opportunities.
JA Inspire provides students with real-world opportunities to imagine future career options in Southwest Florida. The program includes a classroom curriculum and a hands-on interactive career expo. Students review career plans, skills, interests, job prospects, engage with local businesses, and learn skills in demand at career fairs. After the event, students and teachers will have a debriefing session to discuss academic choices and career paths.
“This program is a very unique way for local businesses to engage with Southwest Florida students and build their future talent pipeline.” Angela Fisher, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting this event in person for the first time and can’t wait for businesses in our community to have the opportunity to directly inspire over 10,000 students across our two school districts.” Previously, the program was held virtually due to the pandemic.
We help young students make a better transition to adulthood by providing them with lessons that promote financial literacy and competence, job and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. JA Inspire brings students one step closer to finding their passion, earning a college degree, and achieving career success.
Local business leaders in Southwest Florida are encouraged to attend. Expo booth space and sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsorship is essential for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by emailing her Director of Operations Stephanie Hoffman at shoffman@jaswfl.org. To help support junior achievement and the future of local children in Southwest Florida, visit www.JASWFL.org or call 239-225-2590.
About Junior Achievement USA®
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest dedicated to providing young people with the knowledge and skills they need to become financially successful, plan for the future, and make wise academic and financial choices. organization. Delivered by corporate and community volunteers, JA programs provide K-12 students with relevant, hands-on experience that provides them with knowledge and skills in financial literacy, job readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA serves more than 2.5 million students annually in 104 markets across the United States, plus he has 5.2 million students operating in 100 countries around the world. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. For more information, please visit www.en.org.
Locally, Junior Achievements of Southwest Florida partnered with classroom business volunteers for the 2021-2022 school year to provide approximately 135,000 hours of instruction to approximately 14,800 students in 589 classes in Korea, Lee, and Charlotte counties. provided. For more information about Junior Achievements in Southwest Florida, visit www.JASWFL.org, call 239-225-2590, or email info@jaswfl.org.
Source: Junior Achievements in Southwest Florida