JA Student Learning Experiences and Fundraising Events
JA of Northern California Events
At JA of Northern California, 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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Happening Now!
JA All About Crypto
When: Monday, July 01, 2024 - Monday, June 30, 2025Circle Internet Financial and JA of Northern California recently launch a new program, Digital Financial Literacy Curriculum, in the Bay Area. This program aims to empower and educate high school students about internet-native financial services.
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Monterey Bay Business Hall of Fame
When: Friday, January 24, 2025The JA Monterey Bay Business Hall of Fame is one of the Central Coast's signature events. For 20 years, JA and the Monterey Bay Business Hall of Fame committee have honored local business and community leaders while raising vital funds for JA's Central Coast programs.
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JA SHE Leads STEM Summit
When: Tuesday, March 04, 2025Celebrating the power of mentorship, JA S.H.E. Leads imparts students with increased STEM knowledge, bringing confidence to further their career goals and builds their professional network.
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Junior Achievement (JA) of Northern California is hosting FinTech Summit to engage our youth on the technology and innovation that is emerging to compete with traditional financial methods and service delivery. We will be hosting a series of workshops on all things relating to software, mobile applications, and other technologies created to improve and automate traditional forms of finance for businesses and consumers alike.
In-Person Finance Park Simulation Returns to Northern CA Spring 2025!
Monterey: March 10-14, 2025 @ Monterey County Fairgrounds
Alameda: April 1-4, 2025 @ College of Alameda
San Francisco: April 14-18, 2025 @ Thurgood Marshall High School
Fresno: April 28-May 2, 2025 @ TBD
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JA Northern California Business Hall of Fame
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025Join us as we honor JA NorCal's Business Partners, Students, Volunteers of the Year, and Educators of the Year for their impact on JA's mission to empower students toward greater economic success.
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JA Bocce alla Roma
When: Monday, June 09, 2025Join us for a night of fun-filled, competition-fueled Bocce Ball!
PAST EVENTS
To prepare for National Entrepreneurship Month in November, we're kicking off our JA Company Program early! This event will motivate students as they embark on their own entrepreneurial journeys, culminating in a competition in April 2024, potentially leading to national-level participation with students from other JA regions.
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JA Entrepreneurship Summit
When: Wednesday, October 02, 2024Join us for an exciting and informative Entrepreneurship Summit featuring San Francisco Bay Area's entrepreneurial and business leaders. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business professional, or a curious student, this event promises valuable insights and opportunities.
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2024 JA Annual Golf Classic
When: Monday, August 26, 2024Spend a glorious day of fun playing golf while fundraising for economic and work readiness education for students across Northern California.
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JA Company of the Year Competition
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024Junior Achievement of Northern California proudly presents its highly anticipated annual event, the Company of the Year Competition. This regional competition serves as a platform for budding young entrepreneurs from across Northern California to showcase their innovative startups and entrepreneurial prowess.
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JA Gaming Career Summit
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024Embark on a transformative journey into the world of gaming at our upcoming summit, where our aim is to inspire and educate youth aspiring to build careers in the industry. With a twofold focus on addressing the critical need for diversity and cultivating the workforce of tomorrow, we've curated a compelling lineup of workshops in collaboration with esteemed experts.
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AI Career Summit
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023AI stands for artificial intelligence, which is the ability of a computer or a machine to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. In partnership with leading companies in this space, JA will host a series of workshops to introduce work-based learning initiatives related to AI that will prepare students for the future world of work.