JA Events
JA of Central Carolinas Events
At JA of Central Carolinas, 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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JA Finance Park® 25-26
When: Wednesday, October 08, 2025 - Friday, May 22, 2026Program Dates: Oct. 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Grade Levels: 7th-12th
JA Finance Park provides students a hands-on education in personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students participate in an on-site visit to the TowneBank Opportunity HQ (in Charlotte, NC). This opportunity allows students to apply all they've learned through an interactive simulation that provides real-world experiences.
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JA BizTown® 25-26
When: Wednesday, October 08, 2025 - Friday, May 22, 2026Program Dates: Oct. 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Grade Level: 4th-6th
JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town located in JA's TowneBank Opportunity HQ (Charlotte, NC). This program allows 4-6th grade students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. The program helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.
PAST EVENTS
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JA Summer Camps 2025
When: Monday, June 09, 2025 - Friday, June 27, 2025Summer Camps are coming back to JA Central Carolinas starting June 2025!
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2025 JA Golf Classic
When: Monday, May 19, 2025The JA Golf Classic is a charity golf tournament that unites companies, executives and volunteers to further our mission of helping students identify, navigate and compete in a global economy.
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2025 North Carolina Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, February 20, 2025The North Carolina Business Hall of Fame, presented by Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas, recognizes visionary leaders whose careers have shaped and sustained vibrant communities. Since 1987, this prestigious event has honored exceptional executives celebrating their enduring contributions to North Carolina’s economic and social vitality.
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JA Inspire Virtual Career Exploration - 2024/2025
When: Friday, December 06, 2024 - Friday, June 06, 2025JA Inspire is much more than a career fair. It brings together the business community and local schools and is designed to help launch teens and young adults into their future—postsecondary education and their careers.
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JA Fall Open House
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024Please join us at our Open House for a chance to tour the space and learn more about our programs and volunteer opportunities in a different way.
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JA Summer Camps 2024
When: Monday, June 10, 2024 - Friday, August 09, 2024Summer Camps are coming back to JA Central Carolinas starting this June!
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JA Spring Open House
When: Thursday, May 09, 2024Come out to JA of Central Carolinas to learn more about how we are impacting students!
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Bilingual Financial Literacy Day
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024During this Spanish JA Finance Park® experience, students explore careers and money management through hands-on activities and team-building games. Students will interact with other students and play games all while getting ready for the adult world as they learn key concepts like problem-solving, business management, budgeting, and more!
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JA Summer Camp Open House
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024Eager for a unique way to enrich your student's learning this summer? Come out and meet the staff, tour our facility, and play fun games as a family! Junior Achievement Summer Camp provides campers with programs on career success, personal finance, and entrepreneurship in the heart of Charlotte's Innovation Corridor, Camp North End.
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2024 North Carolina Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, March 21, 2024The North Carolina Business Hall of Fame honors prestigious leaders who have dedicated their careers to helping maintain a vibrant community. Each year since 1987, Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas hosts a celebration inducting new Laureates.
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JA Inspire Virtual Career Exploration - 2024
When: Wednesday, February 21, 2024We invite all 9th-12th grade students in the Charlotte and surrounding region to join us for JA Inspire Virtual Career Exploration. This virtual platform is available now thru May 21st!
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JA Golf Classic | 2023
When: Monday, May 01, 2023The Junior Achievement Golf Classic is a charity golf tournament that unites companies, executives and volunteers to further our mission of helping students identify, navigate and achieve a fulfilled future.
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2023 North Carolina Business Hall of Fame
When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023The North Carolinas Business Hall of Fame honors prestigious leaders who have dedicated their careers to helping maintain a vibrant community. Each year since 1987, Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas hosts a celebration inducting new Laureates. Selected for their integrity, leadership, and contribution to North Carolina's economic landscape, each Laureate embodies an entrepreneurial spirit and are driven by purposeful impact within their community.
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JA Inspire Virtual Career Exploration - 2023
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023We invite all 9th-12th grade students in the Charlotte and surrounding region to join us for JA Inspire Virtual Career Exploration.
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Program Dates: December 1 - May 12 | Grade Level: 7th and 8th
JA Finance Park provides students a hands-on education in personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students participate in an on-site visit to the TowneBank Opportunity HQ (in Charlotte, NC) or through a virtual experience. This opportunity allows students to apply all they've learned through an interactive simulation that provides real-world experiences.
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Pathways 2 Careers
When: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 - Monday, May 10, 2021In Pathway 2 Careers students in grades 9-12 will focus on concepts such as business, careers, choices, goal setting, salaries, resume building, work values and more. The 20-hour virtual program is aligned to state standards and concludes with a career profiler, job fair, career signing day, and a certification deeming them financially and career ready.
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Leading Ladies
When: Tuesday, March 02, 2021 - Wednesday, March 03, 2021Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas is teaming up with women from across the Charlotte area to inspire and prepare young ladies to consider various career paths, as well as business ownerships. There is no direct cost for attendees for this event, but registration is required to participate.
Looking for a fun way to virtually interact with your friends from the comfort of your own home? Host a Virtual Bingo event to support Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas! Events will be scheduled based by request.
Please email Jessica Dominguez at jdominquez@jacarolinas.org.
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