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JA of North Central Ohio Events

At JA of North Central Ohio, 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!

March 2024

Wed
20

Stark Tank High School Edition: Conceptual Teams

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Thursday, March 21, 2024
Where: Main Hall Auditorium at Kent State University, Stark Campus
Time: 6:00 PM ET

Have a business or product idea that world needs to know about? Share it at Stark Tank and win up to $2,000!

**Submissions have closed**

April 2024

Thu
18

2024 JA Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo

When: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Where: Kent State University at Stark
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Celebrating year-long professional and personal development of our JA Company Program students!

May 2024

Tue
14

Where: Ashland County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Ready to explore local career opportunities in your own backyard? Join us for an impactful even like no other!

Mon
20

Where: Shady Hollow Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Help JA empower tomorrows leaders by golfing with us this summer!

June 2024

Mon
24

Where: Silver Lake Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

It's always a par-tee at JA Golf Classics!

July 2024

Mon
22

Where: Deer Ridge Golf Course
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Raise your clubs - it's time to invest in the future!

PAST EVENTS

March 2024

Thu
14

Where: Main Hall Auditorium at Kent State University, Stark Campus
Time: 6:00 PM ET

Have a business or product that world needs to know about? Share it at Stark Tank and win up to $2,000!

**Submissions have closed**

Thu
7

2024 JA Inspire, Canton

When: Thursday, March 07, 2024
Where: Center for Performance at Hall of Fame Village
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Ready to explore local career opportunities in your own backyard? Join us!

****UPDATE: student registration is closed.****

February 2024

Sat
24

2024 Bowl-A-Thon

When: Saturday, February 24, 2024
Where: Park Centre Lanes
Time: 12:00 PM ET

It's BACK and better than ever! Join our awesome community in supporting impact - from the ground up.

Thu
22

2024 JA Inspire - Mansfield

When: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Where: Fairhaven Hall at Richland County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Ready to explore local career opportunities in your own backyard? Join us for an impactful even like no other!

Thu
15

2024 JA Inspire, Wooster

When: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Where: Wayne County Fair Event Center
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Ready to explore local career opportunities in your own backyard? Join us for an event like no other!

****UPDATE: student registration is closed.****

December 2023

Thu
7

JA Job Shadow at Schaeffler & the Seaman Corporation

When: Thursday, December 07, 2023
Where: Schaeffler & the Seaman Corporation
Time: 10:00 AM ET

Discover your future at Schaeffler and the Seaman Corporation!

Mon
4

JA Job Shadow at Aultman Hospital

When: Monday, December 04, 2023
Where: Aultman Hospital
Time: 10:00 AM ET

Discover how Aultman is for everyone!

****UPDATE: this event is filled and closed for registration. Contact your program manager to request participation in upcoming JA Job Shadow events.****

November 2023

Thu
9

Renovation Reveal

When: Thursday, November 09, 2023
Where: JA of North Central Ohio
Time: 3:00 PM ET

Join us to celebrate the re-opening of JA's newest collaboration space!

Thu
2

JA Job Shadow at Will-Burt & Ventrac

When: Thursday, November 02, 2023
Where: The Will-Burt Company & Ventrac
Time: 9:30 AM ET

Take a deep dive into the world of career opportunities at the Will-Burt Company and Ventrac!

****UPDATE: this event is filled and closed for registration. Contact your program manager to request participation in upcoming JA Job Shadow events.****

July 2023

Mon
31

Where: Deer Ridge Golf Course
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Raise your clubs - it's time to invest in the future!

June 2023

Mon
12

Where: Silver Lake Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

It's always a par-tee at JA Golf Classics!

May 2023

Mon
22

Where: Shady Hollow Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Help JA empower tomorrows leaders by golfing with us this summer!

April 2023

Thu
20

2023 JA Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo

When: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Where: Kent State University at Stark
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Celebrating year-long professional and personal development of our JA Company Program students!

March 2023

Wed
8

2023 JA Inspire to Hire, Wooster

When: Wednesday, March 08, 2023
Where: Wayne County Fair Event Center
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Ready to explore local career opportunities in your own backyard? Join us for an event like no other, presented by Schaeffler!

Wed
1

2023 JA Inspire to Hire, Canton

When: Wednesday, March 01, 2023
Where: Center for Performance at Hall of Fame Village
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Ready to explore local career opportunities in your own backyard? Join us!

February 2023

Thu
23

2023 JA Inspire to Hire, Mansfield

When: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Where: Fairhaven Hall at Richland County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Ready to explore local career opportunities in your own backyard? Join us for an impactful even like no other, presented by Charles River Laboratories!

December 2022

Thu
1

Where: Virtual

Ready to discover your future? Join us at JA Inspire Virtual!

October 2022

Tue
18

JA Company Program Start Up Conference

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Where: Stark State College
Time: 9:00 AM ET

It's time to kick off the JA Company Program experience!

August 2022

Fri
5

Where: Shelby Crossing Golf Course
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Raise your clubs - it's time to invest in the future!

July 2022

Mon
18

A Community Thrives 2022

When: Monday, July 18, 2022 - Friday, August 12, 2022
Where: Virtual
Time: 12:00 PM ET

We believe in students. Will you join us in helping students believe in themselves?

June 2022

Mon
13

Where: Silver Lake Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

It's always a par-tee at JA Golf Classics! Details coming soon!

May 2022

Mon
23

Where: Shady Hollow Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Help JA empower tomorrows leaders by golfing with us this summer! Details coming soon!

April 2022

Thu
21

KPMG & JA: Cryptocurrency

When: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Where: Virtual
Time: 11:00 AM ET

Join industry experts and teens from across the US as they discuss the new currency

Thu
21

2022 JA Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo

When: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Where: Kent State University at Stark
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Celebrating year-long professional and personal development, the 2022 Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo is the culmination of the JA Company Program for participating high school student teams.

Fri
1

2022 Adult Egg Scramble

When: Friday, April 01, 2022
Where: Colonel Crawford High School
Time: 8:00 PM ET

Get egg-cited because the Adult Egg Scramble is BACK!

December 2021

Wed
1

2022 JA Virtual Inspire

When: Wednesday, December 01, 2021 - Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Where: Virtual
Time: 6:00 AM ET

Junior Achievement’s capstone career exploration program for 7th - 12th grade students brought to life by community employers, schools AND businesses alike will not want to miss the opportunity to participate!

August 2021

Fri
13

JA Golf Classic @ Shelby Crossing Golf Course

When: Friday, August 13, 2021
Where: Shelby Crossing Golf Course
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Raise your clubs - it's time to invest in the future!

July 2021

Mon
19

A Community Thrives 2021

When: Monday, July 19, 2021 - Friday, August 13, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 12:00 PM ET

You empowered 5,780 teens through JA Inspire. Help us raise $6,000 now through 8/13 to impact even more students as we relaunch the event this December!

June 2021

Fri
25

JA Golf Classic @ Raintree Golf Course

When: Friday, June 25, 2021
Where: Raintree Golf Course
Time: 8:00 AM ET

It's always a par-tee at JA Golf Classics!

May 2021

Mon
24

Where: Shady Hollow Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Help JA empower tomorrows leaders by golfing with us this summer!

April 2021

Thu
22

2021 Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 10:30 AM ET

Celebrating year-long professional and personal development, the 2021 Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo is the culmination of the JA Company Program for participating high school student teams.

March 2021

Wed
10

JA Virtual Inspire

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - Thursday, June 10, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 6:00 AM ET

Junior Achievement’s capstone career exploration program for 7th - 12th grade students brought to life by community employers, schools AND businesses alike will not want to miss the opportunity to participate!

December 2020

Wed
16

Holiday Trivia Challenge, Pt 2

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time: 6:30 PM ET

Virtual Trivia is back - but not like last year's fruitcake! With two chances to play and prizes to win, you'll want to rock around in your favorite cozy holiday spirit wear as you take on friends and family in this challenge!

Wed
2

Holiday Trivia Challenge, Pt 1

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time: 6:30 PM ET

Virtual Trivia is back - but not like last year's fruitcake! With two chances to play and prizes to win, you'll want to rock around in your favorite cozy holiday spirit wear as you take on friends and family in this challenge!

Tue
1

#GivingTuesday

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Moving into this season of gratitude and giving, we have been asking: How does JA INSPIRE you? With our exciting JA Virtual Inspire career exploration event for 7th - 12th graders taking place March 2021, we are connecting INSPIRE-ation and impact as we equip students to start their career journeys.

September 2020

Mon
21

A Community Thrives

When: Monday, September 21, 2020 - Friday, October 16, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time: 12:00 PM ET

Help JA of North Central make the JA Virtual Inspire event possible by donating in the "A Community Thrives" campaign!

August 2020

Fri
21

Golf Classic at Raintree

When: Friday, August 21, 2020
Where: Raintree Golf & Event Center
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Support JA programs and empower young people to succeed in a global economy all while enjoying a beautiful day at the amazing Raintree Golf Course.

Mon
3

Golf Classic at Shady Hollow

When: Monday, August 03, 2020
Where: Shady Hollow Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Junior Achievement's annual golf outing at Shady Hollow Country Club funds entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career-readiness programs for local students! Help JA empower tomorrow's leaders by signing up to golf at one of the areas most beautiful private country clubs.

July 2020

Wed
1

Target Circle

When: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Where: Target Stores
Time: 12:00 AM ET

JA of North Cental Ohio is participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target's giving to benefit our nonprofit through the purchases you already make at your local Target locations, now through September 30, 2020.

June 2020

Thu
11

Trivia Challenge

When: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - Thursday, June 25, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time: 7:00 PM ET

Join Junior Achievement on Thursday nights in June for virtual trivia with your friends and family! Each week the winner will walk away with a weekly prize, and the person with the highest overall combined score after all three trivia nights will win an outdoor activity prize package valued at over $600!

May 2020

Fri
8

JANCO Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo

When: Friday, May 08, 2020 - Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The goal of the JANCO Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo is to balance the business achievements of each team as a whole with the members' individual personal development.

March 2020

Sat
7

Community Bowl-A-Thon-March

When: Saturday, March 07, 2020
Where: Park Centre Lanes
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Please join us in the fun to support bringing Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship education to schools within our 15-county footprint.

February 2020

Sat
29

Community Bowl-A-Thon-February

When: Saturday, February 29, 2020
Where: Park Center Lanes
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Please join us in the fun to support bringing Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship education to schools within our 15-county footprint.

Fri
21

JA Career Readiness Conference

When: Friday, February 21, 2020
Where: University of Akron, Polsky Building
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The JA Career Readiness Conference introduces high school students to future careers and provides them with the skills to apply for and secure their first job through interactive discussions, activities, and a business simulation competition.

October 2019

Thu
10

JA Company Start Up Conference

When: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Where: LaunchNET- Kent State University
Time: 9:00 PM ET

Students will be connected with young professionals from The Timken Company along with JA Alum and receive training to help them understand the responsibilities and best practices of their individual role within their JA Company.

September 2019

Fri
20

Battle of the Bags

When: Friday, September 20, 2019
Where: Sto-Kent Family Entertainment
Time: 3:00 PM ET

Tossing around the idea of supporting JA? Join us in some corn hole tournament fun at the 2019 Battle of the Bags sponsored by Allstate Insurance. Register your team today!

April 2019

Mon
22

MTD Bowl-A-Thon

When: Monday, April 22, 2019
Where: Dick Hoover Lanes
Time: 5:30 PM ET

From humble beginnings come great things. If you can take the rudder and choose a direction, you can control your future. Junior Achievement believes in the boundless potential of every young person and in inspiring the next generation to harness the vision to excel and navigate their path to success in the modern economy.

November 2018

Thu
8

Financial Industry Bowl-A-Thon

When: Thursday, November 08, 2018
Where: Stonehenge Entertainment
Time: 5:30 PM ET

From humble beginnings come great things. If you can take the rudder and choose a direction, you can control your future. Junior Achievement believes in the boundless potential of every young person and in inspiring the next generation to harness the vision to excel and navigate their path to success in the modern economy.

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