Events from Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Junior Achievement of San Diego County

JA Winter Open House

Catherine Van Weele — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Come see how Junior Achievement of San Diego County is empowering the next generation at our upcoming JA Open House. Stop by the JA Campus on Thursday, October 2 anytime between 11 am – 1 pm and see the McGrath Family JA BizTown mini-city and Mission Fed JA Finance Park budgeting simulations in action. Learn more about the JA mission while networking with likeminded professionals and community members. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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For questions about our JA Open House, contact Megan Ray at mray@jasandiego.org.

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2026 JA Stock Market Challenge

Catherine Van Weele — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Put your investing knowledge to the test at JA Stock Market Challenge! High school students complete JA Take Stock in Your Future to learn the fundamentals of investing in the stock market to prepare for the event.

The Challenge simulates a 60-day trading period on the stock market where students build mock portfolios based on economic trends and news. The winning team with the largest portfolio will be rewarded with fun prizes and the opportunity to move on to the national competition at the JA USA Future Bound in Boston, MA.

For information about this event, please contact Nancy Quidachay at nquidachay@jasandiego.org.

This year, we invite our partners to join us to compete alongside our students. Be a part of this exciting event while supporting youth financial literacy. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Woodyard at jwoodyard@jasandiego.org.

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2026 Rising Innovators Expo

Catherine Van Weele — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Student entrepreneurs will showcase their business ideas and ventures at the 2026 Rising Innovators Expo. Students from across the county will be participating in the expo, sharing their businesses and entrepreneurial journey. Top student companies will pitch their businesses to a panel of San Diego business leaders, competing in the JA Company of the Year Competition or JA Social Innovation Challenge.

JA Company of the Year Competition: Students to apply 21st-century skills—creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication—while demonstrating entrepreneurial thinking. Student businesses are evaluated on company performance and product/service innovation as well as the achievements and the team’s reflection and understanding of the decisions, strategies, and actions that drove their results.

JA Social Innovation Challenge: Students conceptualize and refine innovative business ideas aimed at improving and making an impact in their community. JA Social Innovation Challenge encourages students to explore ways in which business can be a solution for real-world challenges. Students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the local business landscape and to create a thoughtful and strategic business plan.

The winning teams will be rewarded with fun prizes and the opportunity to move on to the national competition at the JA USA Future Bound in Boston, MA.

For information about this event, please contact Nancy Quidachay at nquidachay@jasandiego.org.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Woodyard at jwoodyard@jasandiego.org.

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