JA Events
JA of Central Upstate New York Events
At JA of Central Upstate New York, 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!
Wed
15
JA Entrepreneurial Youth Summit
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025The JA Entrepreneurial Youth Summit is the JA version of Shark Tank! It helps students draw on their skills and creativity, unlock their entrepreneurial potential and plant the seeds for future entrepreneurial thinking. Guided by a Lead Facilitator, students are part of a small group and with the help of a community volunteer/mentor, they explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.
The JA Entrepreneurial Youth Summit will be Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16, 2025, Sign up today for either event!
Mon
27
Rochester Business Hall of Fame 2025
When: Monday, October 27, 2025In this prestigious event, Junior Achievement will be honoring influential, visionary leaders from the business community that have made a significant impact, outstanding contributions to free enterprise and have set new standards for future business leaders while serving as role models for young people. Their accomplishments demonstrate business excellence, courageous thinking and actions, vision and innovation, and community mindedness.
Thu
15
Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026JA Take Stock in Your Future introduces students to basic concepts about how the stock market works and the impact of current events on the stock market. After completing the classroom curriculum, students will come to our center to compete in the JA Stock Market Challenge. This is a high-energy, in-person simulation in which students compete in teams to trade funds and put into practice lessons learned about long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading.
The JA Bowling Classic is a peer-to-peer fundraising event designed to be fun and engaging. Our goal is to build awareness for Junior Achievement, raise critical funds, and encourage team building with participating companies.
Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $100 in pledges to help support Junior Achievement programs in our local schools.
Wed
25
JA Titan of Business
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026Utilizing JA's brand new Titan simulation, students become CEOs of a high-tech manufacturing company and make real-time business decisions while analyzing financial and competitive date.
Wed
20
JA Young Women's Leadership Summit
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026JA Young Women’s Leadership Summit empowers young women from local high schools in a transformative mentoring experience, one that encourages them to learn new skills, explore careers, dream big and prepare to lead!
PAST EVENTS
Thu
12
JA in a Day
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025A special thanks to all of the 35 JA Volunteers reaching 800 students at the JA in a Day at #33 School. The largest JA in a Day ever on June 12th!
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