JA Inspire is Junior Achievement's capstone career development program for 6th-12th grade students.

Using virtual technology, JA Inspire features local businesses while providing downloadable career information, career videos, and on demand webinars to inspire career-readiness and connect students with local opportunities.

JA Inspire provides teachers with lesson plans that help you to guide students through learning about careers, writing resumes, cover letters, completing job applications, and more.

Lobby

Students enter through the virtual lobby where they move amongst avatars to make their way to:

  • Company banners: Click on the banner to go directly to the company's career booth.

  • Auditorium: Watch webinars on career topics.

  • Exhibit Hall: Find company booths within the hall.

  • Activity Lab: Activities related to career readiness.

Exhibit Hall

Students visit booths that have videos, pamphlets, flyers, pictures, and career stories. Videos about "A day in the life of an employee"; "What I wanted to do in 8th grade and how I got where I am now"; resume tips; education needed for jobs at the company.

Students add provided information to their "virtual backpacks” and revisit it after they leave the fair. Students may reenter the fair after their initial visit and can share the information with other students, teachers, and adults at home.

Auditorium

Students watch webinars that include topics such as Getting Ready for Your Career, Peer Wisdom, Get Motivated, and Discover Entrepreneurship.

Activity Lab

Students learn about resume writing, cover letters, job applications, career pathways, and career clusters. All lessons are guided by a lesson plan that teachers can tailor to meet your needs.

JA Inspire - Information Center

 

Educators’ Brochure

For more information on how your students
can attend JA Inspire contact:

Judy Baumgardner
Director Educational Development
jbaumgardner@jascpa.org

Exhibitors’ Brochure

Register Here

For more information on how your company
can sign up as an exhibitor contact:

Amanda Scheler
Director Business Development
ascheler@jascpa.org