BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Junior Achievement of San Diego County - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Junior Achievement of San Diego County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jasandiego.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Junior Achievement of San Diego County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20251028T201243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T204105Z UID:5744-1764756000-1764765000@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Youth Workforce Convening DESCRIPTION:Creating Pathways to Employment:\nUniting Industry\, Education\, and Community\nIn partnership with Vertex Pharmaceuticals\, please join Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) for a dynamic convening of current and prospective industry partners committed to shaping the future of San Diego’s workforce starting in high school. \nOn December 3\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM\, we’ll gather partners like Deloitte\, Illumina\, Hawthorne CAT\, Mission Fed Credit Union\, and the County of San Diego to explore how we can collectively support talent pipelines through the 2026 JA Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Together\, we’ll discuss what worked and what didn’t in years past\, and what resources are available to continue to scale SYEP from 150 students across the region in 2025 to more than 200 students in 2026. \nSponsored by Vertex and hosted by JA San Diego\, this event will feature: \n\nInsights from employers about the value to their business and best practices\nA policymaker perspective on the importance to our region and future workforce needs\nTactical next steps for existing and prospective partners to be site hosts in 2026\n\nWhether you’ve hosted students before or are exploring how to get involved\, this is your opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and be a part of an initiative that is ensuring inclusive economic growth through public-private investments in our future workforce. \nRSVP\n  \n2025 Site Host Partners URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-youth-workforce-convening/ LOCATION:The Farmer & The Seahorse\, 10996 Torreyana Rd Ste 240\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Website-Event-Header-Partner-Convening.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pana Hap":MAILTO:phap@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T190000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20250620T204955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T220709Z UID:5285-1761323400-1761332400@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:San Diego Business Hall of Fame 2025 DESCRIPTION:For 75 years\, Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) has inspired and prepared young people to achieve future success through experiential learning rooted in the pillars of work readiness\, entrepreneurship\, and financial literacy. JA San Diego will be inducting the next class of Lifetime Laureates at the San Diego Business Hall of Fame presented by US Bank\, recognizing local leaders who embody business and philanthropic excellence\, and serve as role models for our students. \nWe are thrilled to announce the 2025 class of Lifetime Laureates: Jack Raymond\, Darlene Shiley\, Dr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim\, and a special honoree to be announced. \nThe Business Hall of Fame is an annual fundraising event that supports JA’s workforce development and financial literacy programming that drives economic success for our youth. As we look to the next 75 years of impact\, we invite our attendees to participate in our Fund-Their-Future paddle raise and invest in the boundless potential of young people. \nJoin us for a night of celebrating the legacy and accomplishments of our Lifetime Laureates\, while uplifting the next generation of leaders. \nRSVP\nFor more information about this event\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org. \n  \nIntroducing the 2025 Class of Lifetime Laureates\nJack Raymond\, Chairman and CEO of Raymond CompaniesJack Raymond has held numerous leadership roles in educational and community organizations\, including the Escondido Elementary School Board of Trustees\, the Escondido Chamber of Commerce\, Escondido Community Foundation\, and the San Diego Economic Development Corporation. He has been recognized for his many contributions including the LEAD San Diego Visionary Leadership Award for Regional Collaboration and Escondido Business leader of the Year. \nDarlene Shiley\, President of The Shiley FoundationA patron of education\, medical research\, and the arts\, Shiley’s contributions in the San Diego community can be seen on academic and research buildings across the region. Shiley serves as president of the Shiley Foundation stewarding the philanthropic commitment of her and her late husband\, Donald Shiley\, in donating their estate. Shiley additionally volunteers her time as a mentor to university students. \nDr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim\, EntrepreneurBorn in Seoul\, Korea\, Charlie Yim moved to San Diego in 1969 to work with the Peace Corps. He later attended San Diego State where he earned a bachelor’s and doctoral degree. Yim sent several years serving in the public sector before dedicating his time to entrepreneurial endeavors\, turning struggling businesses into huge successes. Yim has served in leadership roles for organizations focused on international business relations and is philanthropist in the San Diego community. \n  \n  \nThank You To Our Event Sponsors URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/san-diego-business-hall-of-fame-2025/ LOCATION:Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus\, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023-JA-IMG_0746-Photo-by-Melissa-Jacobs-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Linda O'Connell":MAILTO:loconnell@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20250911T173419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T231922Z UID:5534-1759402800-1759410000@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Open House - Oct 2025 DESCRIPTION: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. RSVP For questions about our JA Open House\, contact Megan Ray at mray@jasandiego.org. URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-open-house-1025/ LOCATION:Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus\, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finance-Park.png ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Ray":MAILTO:mray@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20250122T204920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T173632Z UID:5023-1750667400-1750698000@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Golf Classic Tournament 2025 DESCRIPTION:Empower the next generation by joining us for our annual JA Golf Classic Tournament. Enjoy 18 holes at the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch Country Club nestled in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe. Tournament proceeds support JA’s experiential learning programs that equip students with the knowledge and skillset in the three pillars of success: work readiness\, entrepreneurship\, and financial literacy. \nAfter enjoying a day out on the course\, relax during our reception. \n8:30 am | Registration\n11:00 am | Shotgun Start\nReception begins following play \nRegister Here \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandieg.org. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR JA GOLF CLASSIC EVENT SPONSORS!\n \n  URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-golf-classic-tournament-2025/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Ranch Country Club\, 15150 San Dieguito Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92067 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Edited-DSC_1904.png ORGANIZER;CN="Linda O'Connell":MAILTO:loconnell@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20250416T231828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T172949Z UID:5227-1748430000-1748437200@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Open House - May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Come see JA programs in action and learn more about the JA mission at our upcoming JA Open House. Check out our McGrath Family JA BizTown and Mission Fed JA Finance Park while networking with likeminded professionals and community members. \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nRSVP \nFor questions about our JA Open House\, contact Megan Ray at mray@jasandiego.org. URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-open-house-05292025/ LOCATION:Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus\, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fletcher-Hills-01.25.24-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Ray":MAILTO:mray@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20250115T225521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T233142Z UID:5028-1746028800-1746039600@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Company of the Year Competition 2025 DESCRIPTION:Over the course of 13 weeks\, high school students conceptualize and develop their own business ventures guided by JA Company Program curriculum and business mentors. Students have the opportunity to pitch their business ventures in our countywide JA Company of the Year Competition. We will have nearly 200 students participate in the JA Tradeshow sharing their business ideas and the lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey. \nTop companies from each participating school will present their business vying to be named the JA Company of the Year and the opportunity to be nominated for the national competition at JA USA Future Bound. JA USA will select 15 student companies from across the country to attend this youth leadership summit in Atlanta\, GA. \nGuest Registration \nSponsored By\n \n  URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-company-of-the-year-competition-2025/ LOCATION:UC San Diego Park & Market\, 1100 Market St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/COY-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Quidachay":MAILTO:nquidachay@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20250115T224759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T211211Z UID:4987-1741773600-1741784400@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Stock Market Challenge 2025 DESCRIPTION:JA Stock Market Challenge is the ultimate investing competition. This stock market simulation invites high school students from across the county to compete in building the largest mock portfolio. Prior to the event\, students will spend 3-5 class sessions learning the fundamentals of investing and the stock market through the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum. \nOn the day of the event\, students will compete in teams participating in 60 simulated days of trading over the course of two hours. It’s a morning filled with excitement and friendly competition as students put their newfound knowledge to the test. The winning team will be rewarded with fun prizes. \nFor information about this event\, please contact Nancy Quidachay at nquidachay@jasandiego.org.\nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-stock-market-challenge-2025/ LOCATION:UC San Diego Park & Market\, 1100 Market St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SMC-2024-08.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Quidachay":MAILTO:nquidachay@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241008T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20240610T203654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T205450Z UID:4476-1728387000-1728396000@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:2024 JA San Diego Business Hall of Fame DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Junior Achievement of San Diego Business Hall of Fame Luncheon as we celebrate the induction of the next class of Lifetime Laureates. These individuals represent business excellence\, inspiring leadership\, entrepreneurial achievement\, and innovation with a mindfulness toward community and philanthropy. \nThis year’s honorees are Sam Attisha\, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Cox Communications; Vickie Turner\, Partner Emeritus of Wilson Turner Kosmo; and Buzz Woolley\, founder of the Girard Foundation. \nRead more about these incredible individuals here. \nRegistration Closed \nTo learn more about this event or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org. \n\nPresented by \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEvent Sponsors \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n Loading the next set of gallery items...Load More \nView photos from our previous Business Hall of Fame events. \n  URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/2024-ja-san-diego-business-hall-of-fame/ LOCATION:The Lodge at Torrey Pines\, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Linda O'Connell":MAILTO:loconnell@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20240126T231514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T215038Z UID:3935-1717408800-1717430400@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:11th Annual JA Golf Classic Tournament DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 18 holes at the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch Country Club nestled in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe. Following the afternoon out on the greens\, relax at our reception with our Golfer’s Dream Raffle and awards. Tournament proceeds support JA’s experiential learning programs that equip students with the knowledge and skillset in the three pillars of success: work readiness\, entrepreneurship\, and financial literacy. \nThe shotgun start will begin at 11 am. The reception will be held at 4pm following play. \nRegister Here \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandieg.org. \n  \n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Sponsors\n \n  URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/11th-annual-ja-golf-classic/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Ranch Country Club\, 15150 San Dieguito Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92067 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Foursome-Golf-2023-19.png ORGANIZER;CN="Linda O'Connell":MAILTO:loconnell@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T153000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20240509T203256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T203429Z UID:4394-1717164900-1717169400@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:Lincoln JA Fellows 2024 Spring Semester Showcase DESCRIPTION:Our JA Fellows students at Lincoln High School celebrate their first semester with their Spring Showcase. Hear from our students as they share their experiences and lessons learned throughout the program. This summer\, students will be placed with local businesses for a paid work-based learning opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the workforce in a field they are interested in pursuing. \nPlease RSVP to Madeline Bowen at mbowen@jasandiego.org. \nJA Fellows Sponsors URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/lincoln-ja-fellows-2024-spring-semester-showcase/ LOCATION:Lincoln High School – Library\, 4777 Imperial Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92113 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lincoln-Showcase-Winter-2024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Madeline Bowen":MAILTO:mbowen@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T143000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20240509T202750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T203406Z UID:4387-1716382800-1716388200@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:CVLCC JA Fellows 2024 Spring Semester Showcase DESCRIPTION:Our JA Fellows students at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter celebrate their spring semester with their Spring Showcase. Hear from our students as they share their experiences and lessons learned throughout the program. This summer\, students will be placed with local businesses for a paid work-based learning opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the workforce in a field they are interested in pursuing. \nPlease RSVP to Madeline Bowen at mbowen@jasandiego.org. \n  \nJA Fellows Sponsors URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/cvlcc-ja-fellows-2024-spring-semester-showcase/ LOCATION:Borderview YMCA\, 3601 Arey Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92154 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVLCC-Fall-2023-Showcase-13.png ORGANIZER;CN="Madeline Bowen":MAILTO:mbowen@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T190000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20240126T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T164924Z UID:3999-1713974400-1713985200@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:2024 JA Company of the Year DESCRIPTION:Over the course of 13 weeks\, high school students conceptualize and develop their own business ventures guided by JA Company Program curriculum and business mentors. Students have the opportunity to pitch their business ventures in our countywide JA Company of the Year Competition. We will have nearly 200 students participate in the JA Tradeshow sharing their business ideas and the lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey. The event concluded with by presentations from the top six teams competing to be named the JA Company of the Year and the opportunity to be nominated for the national competition at JA USA’s National Student Leadership Summit. JA USA will select 15 student companies from across the country to attend this youth leadership summit in Washington\, DC in June 2024. \nJoin us for this exciting youth entrepreneurship event and hear from our student entrepreneurs! \nGuest Registration \nFor more information about this event\, please contact Madeline Bowen at mbowen@jasandiego.org. \nPresenting Sponsor\nFitzpatrick Family Foundation \nHost Sponsors\n \n  \n  \n  \nFood Sponsor URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/2024-ja-company-of-the-year/ LOCATION:UC San Diego Park & Market\, 1100 Market St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_2021-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Madeline Bowen":MAILTO:mbowen@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20231211T222644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T010733Z UID:3857-1711011600-1711022400@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:8th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge DESCRIPTION:Join the ultimate investing competition! JA Stock Market Challenge is a fast-paced stock market simulation that invites high school students from across the county to compete in building the largest mock portfolio. Prior to the event\, students will spend 3-5 class sessions learning the fundamentals of investing and the stock market through the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum. \nOn the day of the event\, students will compete in teams participating in 60 simulated days of trading over the course of two hours. It’s a morning filled with excitement and friendly competition as students put their newfound knowledge to the test. The winning team will be rewarded with fun prizes. \nThe 8th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge will be held on Thursday\, March 21\, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm. \nFor information about this event\, please contact Nancy Quidachay at nquidachay@jasandiego.org.\nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org \nEvent Sponsors URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/8th-annual-ja-stock-market-challenge/ LOCATION:Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus\, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120 CATEGORIES:In Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SMC-2023-03.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Quidachay":MAILTO:nquidachay@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T133000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20230530T201425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T163809Z UID:3343-1697023800-1697031000@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:San Diego Business Hall of Fame Luncheon 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Luncheon celebrates the induction of the next class of Lifetime Laureates. These individuals represent business excellence\, inspiring leadership\, entrepreneurial achievement\, and innovation with a mindfulness toward community and philanthropy. \nThis year’s Hall of Fame will be held at The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Wednesday\, October 11\, 2023. \nWe are honored to announce biotechnology leader and innovator\, Bill Rastetter\, Ph.D.\, as our 2023 Hall of Fame inductee. \nRastetter serves as the chairman of three life science companies in San Diego\, Neurocrine Biosciences\, Fate Therapeutics\, and Daré Bioscience. Additionally\, he is an advisor to Illumina Ventures. Rastetter is a cofounder and chairman of San Diego Squared (SD2). SD2 is a nonprofit focused on increasing the diversity within the STEM industries in San Diego through mentorship\, partnerships\, and financial support for underrepresented high school and college students. \n\n \nREGISTER TODAY \n  \nFor more information or sponsorship opportunity inquiries\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org. \nHall of Fame 2023 Sponsors\n\n \nHall of Fame 2022 Recap\nView photos\nMedia Coverage: San Diego Union Tribune\, Del Mar Times\, CBS 8 San Diego\, KUSI URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/san-diego-business-hall-of-fame-luncheon-2023/ LOCATION:The Lodge at Torrey Pines\, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JA-IMG_0493F-Photo-by-Melissa-Jacobs-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Linda O'Connell":MAILTO:loconnell@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20230207T213042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T191407Z UID:2901-1686564000-1686589200@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Golf Classic DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 18 holes at the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch Country Club nestled in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe. Following the afternoon out on the greens\, relax at our reception with a silent auction and awards. Tournament proceeds support JA’s experiential learning programs that equip students with the knowledge and skillset in the three pillars of success: work readiness\, entrepreneurship\, and financial literacy. \nAfter enjoying a day out on the course\, relax during our reception and bid at our silent auction. We have many fun and exciting auction items this year including:\n– Taylor Guitar Autographed by Bob Taylor and Curt Listug\n– 2 Opening Day Ground Tickets to the Farmers Open\n– 4 San Diego Loyal Soccer Premier Seats and 4 Jerseys\n– Overnight Hotel Stays\n– Custom TaylorMade Driver\n– And More! \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandieg.org. \nREGISTER TODAY \nPresented by:\n \n \nSponsors:\n\n \nAuction Sponsors: \n\n  URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/10th-annual-golf-classic/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Ranch Country Club\, 15150 San Dieguito Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92067 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/golf-winners-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Linda O'Connell":MAILTO:loconnell@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20230207T214721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T002044Z UID:3042-1682611200-1682622000@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Company Program Competition 2023 DESCRIPTION:High school students pitch their businesses to vie for JA Student Company of the Year. Over the course of 13 weeks\, students conceptualize and develop their own business ventures guided by JA Company Program curriculum and mentors. At the competition\, students showcase their business acumen and accomplishments. Student businesses are evaluated on their annual reports and verbal presentations by a panel of judges composed of local business professionals. \nThe top teams are nominated for the national competition at JA USA’s National Student Leadership Summit. JA USA will select 15 student companies to attend this youth leadership summit in Washington\, DC in June 2023. \nFor more information about this event\, please contact Pana Hap at phap@jasandiego.org. \nEvent Sponsors\n \n  \n  URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/student-company-of-the-year-competition-2023/ LOCATION:Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus\, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/charcute-summit-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pana Hap":MAILTO:phap@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20230104T202909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T192304Z UID:2606-1678354200-1678363200@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA Stock Market Challenge 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join the ultimate investing competition! JA Stock Market Challenge is a fast-paced stock market simulation that invites high school students from across the county to compete in building the largest mock portfolio. Prior to the event\, students will spend 3-5 class sessions learning the fundamentals of investing and the stock market through the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum. \nOn the day of the event\, students will compete in teams participating in 60 simulated days of trading over the course of two hours. It’s a morning filled with excitement and friendly competition as students put their newfound knowledge to the test. The winning team will be rewarded with fun prizes. \nFor information about this event\, please contact Pana Hap at phap@jasandiego.org.\nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org \nPRESENTING SPONSOR\n \nTECHNOLOGY SPONSOR\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSTUDENT SPONSOR URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-stock-market-challenge-2023/ LOCATION:Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus\, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120 CATEGORIES:In Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/High-School-Stock-Market-Challenge-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pana Hap":MAILTO:phap@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20220622T220911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T200011Z UID:1907-1666699200-1666706400@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA San Diego Business Hall of Fame 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Luncheon as we celebrate the induction of the next class of Lifetime Laureates. These individuals represent business excellence\, inspiring leadership\, entrepreneurial achievement\, and innovation with a mindfulness toward community and philanthropy. \nWe will celebrate the best in business and philanthropy at the stunning Lodge at Torrey Pines on Tuesday\, October 25\, 2022. We will be inducting the following individuals into the Hall of Fame: \nPeter Seidler | Owner & Chairman\, San Diego Padres\nPeter Seidler is the Chairman of the San Diego Padres and the lead investor in the ballclub. As a two-time cancer survivor (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)\, Peter and his wife\, Sheel\, focus their philanthropic activities on health and medical matters\, particularly on children impacted by homelessness. They support numerous charities\, including The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation\, The American Cancer Society\, Home Start (San Diego’s charity targeting the prevention of child abuse) and various health and wellness initiatives at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minn. Peter is a significant donor and a founding member of the Stand Up To Cancer Legacy Endowment Circle and a primary donor to the Lucky Duck Foundation (San Diego’s leading homelessness charity). \nCaroline Winn | CEO\, San Diego Gas & Electric\nCaroline Winn is chief executive officer for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)\, one of Sempra’s regulated California utilities. Sempra is a San Diego-based energy services holding company whose subsidiaries provide electricity\, natural gas and value-added products and services. Winn currently serves on the board of directors for Father Joe’s Villages and Monarch School; the executive council for Western Energy Institute; and the director’s council of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She also serves on the board as an independent director for both Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund\, Inc. and Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure\, Inc. \nStephanie & Pat Kilkenny | Co-Founders\, Lucky Duck Foundation\nThe Lucky Duck Foundation (LDF) is committed to raising awareness and funds to help alleviate the homelessness epidemic in San Diego County; and providing support and relief from harsh conditions to the thousands of homeless individuals and families living on our streets. LDF’s history is deeply rooted in the San Diego community. For over 15 years\, Pat and Stephanie Kilkenny have donated their time\, knowledge\, and “Share Your Luck” motto with many charitable causes throughout San Diego. And every year they generously match all donations up to $1.5 million. \nDan Shea | CEO\, Feeding San Diego\nA prominent business and community leader\, Dan Shea brings decades of high-level leadership and entrepreneurial experience to Feeding San Diego as Chief Executive Officer. While his lengthy career has spanned roles in hospitality\, the automotive industry\, and consulting\, Dan finds the most fulfillment in the non-profit industry. Drawing from his lived experience with homelessness shortly after college\, Dan strives to provide dignified and humane solutions to ensure communities across the county can thrive. Focused on collaboration to achieve bigger outcomes in the non-profit sector\, Dan has forged relationships with the San Diego Food Bank to provide meals in as many zip codes of the county as possible and the Comic-Con Museum to develop Hunger Action Heroes to educate the next generation of hunger-relief advocates. \n  \nPRESENTING SPONSOR\n \nIMPACT SPONSORS\n \n \nSTUDENT SPONSOR\n \nSUCCESS SPONSORS URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-san-diego-business-hall-of-fame-2022/ LOCATION:The Lodge at Torrey Pines\, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Copy-of-golf-classic-sponsorship-flyer-2022-LinkedIn-Post-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Linda O'Connell":MAILTO:loconnell@jasandiego.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220606T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20220210T045806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T203342Z UID:328-1654504200-1654534800@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:9th Annual JA Golf Classic Tournament DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 18 holes at the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch Country Club nestled in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe. Tournament proceeds support JA’S life-changing programs that foster work readiness\, entrepreneurship\, and financial literacy skills. \nNeed More Information?\nFor more information about this event\, please email Linda O’Connell a loconnell@jasandiego.org. \nREGISTER TODAY \n  \nPresented by: \n \n  \nAdditional Sponsors: \n                                   URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/9th-annual-ja-golf-classic-tournament/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Ranch Country Club\, 15150 San Dieguito Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92067 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Golf-event-photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20220311T025713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T162131Z UID:1023-1653127200-1653145200@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:Freelance Day in JA BizTown DESCRIPTION:“Freelance” Day in BizTown is for 4th-6th graders to take part in our McGrath Family JA BizTown program. This provides students the opportunity to join our program and be part of the BizTown community outside of school activities.\nThe McGrath Family JA BizTown is a 10\,000 square foot mini-city where you will discover how to start and run a profitable business. Students will become a BizTown “citizen” and work a job at one of 21 life-sized San Diego businesses. They will earn paychecks\, open bank accounts\, pay taxes\, vote\, and are challenged to earn a profit in your business.\nThe JA BizTown curriculum will be taught via Zoom by JA staff during the months of April and May to prepare for the simulation. Attendance to these sessions is mandatory for students to take part of the BizTown simulation.\nFor more information\, please contact Deanne Markle at dmarkle@jasandiego.org. \nRegistration is now closed. URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/freelance-day-in-ja-biztown/ LOCATION:The McGrath Family JA BizTown\, 4756 Mission Gorge Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/biztown-program-photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20220330T225232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T171052Z UID:1339-1653123600-1653139800@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:JA for Everyone DESCRIPTION:JA for Everyone is a personal budgeting simulation designed to help participants understand the link between lifestyle\, education\, career\, and the management of personal finances in an interactive environment. JA for Everyone at JA Finance Park encourages participants to explore what it takes to balance a budget and manage a life in sunny San Diego and beyond. Volunteers guide groups of 8-12 students through the adult life simulation\, where students learn to budget\, save\, and spend for themselves and their virtual families.\nFor more information\, please contact Jessica Logan at jlogan@jasandiego.org. \nAges: Students ages 12 years or older and adults\nCost: $25/participant \nREGISTER TODAY \n  \n  URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/ja-for-everyone/ LOCATION:Mission Fed JA Finance Park\, 4756 Mission Gorge Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/home-page-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20220406T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T215201Z UID:1434-1651161600-1651177800@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:2022 JA Company Program Competition DESCRIPTION:As the students complete the JA Company Program curriculum and bring their business ventures to fruition\, the student company teams are invited to showcase their businesses at the JA San Diego Student Company of the Year Competition. Local business professionals will judge the students on their written annual reports and verbal presentations. They will compete against other schools across San Diego County to be awarded JA San Diego Student Company of Year. The top San Diego teams are later submitted for inclusion in JA USA’s National Student Leadership Summit. JA USA will choose 15 companies from across the country to compete in Washington\, DC in June of 2022. \nFor more information on this event\, please contact D’Jay Scott at dscott@jasandiego.org URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/2022-ja-company-program-competition/ LOCATION:Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus\, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92120 CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JA7544-1122.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T123000 DTSTAMP:20260106T025636 CREATED:20220210T005127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T193030Z UID:282-1646731800-1646742600@jasandiego.org SUMMARY:6TH Annual JA Stock Market Challenge DESCRIPTION:Student & adult event time: 9:30am-12:30pm\n\nFeaturing: JA Take Stock in Your Future\nThrough JA Take Stock in Your Future\, students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader\, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading. (grades 9-12) The program includes five 45- minute sessions\, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout\, including an optional online or site-based JA Stock Market Challenge competition. \nJA Stock Market Challenge is the culminating event for our JA Take Stock in Your Future program. This optional fast-paced mock stock market simulation invites students from all over the county to compete against each other to build the largest mock portfolio. It is a morning of fun and frenzy as they simulate 60 days of trading. \n· Prior to the event\, high school students spend 3-5 class sessions learning about the fundamentals of investing for their futures and basic concepts about how the stock market works\n· Students compete in teams of 4 to build the largest mock portfolio\n· The Challenge simulates 60 days of trading over two hours\n· Teams start with $500\,000 in mock stocks and cash \nYour investment and sponsorship ensure over 500 students from low to moderate-income high schools have access to JA Take Stock in your Future curriculum and participation in the Stock Market Challenge Event. \nFor information about this event\, please contact Jenni Preciado at jpreciado@jasandiego.org.\nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org. \n\n\n\nNeed More Information?\nFor more information about this event\, please contact  Linda O’Connell  Jenni Preciado URL:https://jasandiego.org/event/6th-annual-ja-stock-market-challenge/ LOCATION:Hybrid event. Participate virtually or in-person at the Capdevilla Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus CATEGORIES:In Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/StockMarketChallengeLogo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR