1. JA FELLOWS 2014 - 2015 REDEFINING INNOVATION
Welcome parents/students
Introduce JA Fellows/JAG staff
Share purpose of Orientation – share info about JAG, Fellows, Participant requirements (student/parent commitment), group interview

2. Junior Achievement’s Focus
We are empowering young people to own their economic success. Our volunteer-based K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential.
Educate
Through practical, hands-on, turnkey curriculum…
Engage
…delivered by professionals bringing relevance into the classroom…
Equip
…to build the skills that lead to academic & career readiness.

3. JA Fellows Overview Teams of 20 – 25 Students Conceptualize Capitalize
Inspires young people to embrace innovation and develop 21st century workforce readiness skills and the framework to reach their full potential.
Teams of 20 – 25 Students
Conceptualize
Capitalize
Manage
PROGRAM BEGINS
Fist Week of October 2014
Students and volunteers
meet one day a week
3pm – 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
(high school location times may differ)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Business Showcase,
Shark tank Competition and
Company of the Year
Year End Celebration
JA’s pinnacle program
Inspires young people to embrace innovation and develop 21st century workforce skills and the framework for students to reach their full potential
Fellows gain real world experience working in teams of 18 – 20 students to conceptualize, capitalize, and manage a small business
Review program meeting times, start date, and program culmination

4. 18 Session Curricula

5. Entrepreneurial Business Club
STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Entrepreneurial Business Club
Wanted:
 Driven, forward-thinking 9th-12th grade students to join:
Premier Business Leadership
opportunity as part of the
JA Fellows Program.
Students will run their own company in a
New Stranahan High School
entrepreneurial Business Club
Contact:
Edward A. Steinlauf:

6. JA Fellows Student Selection
Student roles and responsibilities
To be an active engaged member of the team
To show up to scheduled meetings
To follow proper procedure if running late or absent
Regularly check s
Maintain accurate record keeping
Complete homework assignments in preparation for the next meeting
BRING A PRODUCT IDEA TO KICK OFF MEETING

7. JA Fellows Program Components
18 After School Sessions: October 2014 – February 2015
Officer Training: November, 2014
Shark Tank: December, 2014
Volunteer Networking Breakfast: January, 2015
Annual Competition: March, 2015
Year End Celebration: March, 2015
Each March student companies and individual students compete in our annual competition. Winners receive monetary gifts, gift certificates, and scholarships
Winners are announced at our end of the year celebration
JA Fellows have business acumen and creativity. Check out the 2013 winner of the Best Video Competition

8. Annual Competition Best JA Fellows Company Individual Awards
Stage Presentation
Company Interview
Annual Report
Booth Display
Commercial (video)
Turner Voices Innovation Award
Individual Awards
Best Sales Pitch
Featured JA Fellow
Outstanding Young Business Person
Best Video
JA Fellows Competition Philosophy:
Competitive events allow youth to gain experience and develop skills in gathering, preparing and presenting information
Enhance decision making capabilities
Make public presentations
Learn standards by which comparisons are made

9. JA FELLOWS OFFICIAL VIDEO

10. JA Fellows Promotional Video by students

11. Entrepreneurial Business Club
STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Entrepreneurial Business Club
Wanted:
 Driven, forward-thinking 9th-12th grade students to join:
Premier Business Leadership
opportunity as part of the
JA Fellows Program.
Students will run their own company in a
New Stranahan High School
entrepreneurial Business Club
Contact:
Edward A. Steinlauf: