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JA of Greater Boston Events

At JA of Greater Boston, 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!

There are currently no up and coming events. Please contact us for more information

PAST EVENTS

November 2024

Thu
21

Where: Hynes Convention Center

Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizations and businesses representing various industries, JA Inspire encourages students to start exploring their career options early through dynamic interactions, activities, and booth presentations.

June 2024

Mon
24

Where: Black Rock and Country Club

The JA Golf Classic is a premiere charity golf event that benefits Junior Achievement of Greater Boston. The exquisite Black Rock Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Hingham, Massachusetts offers our C-Suite executives a great golfing experience. It also provides our business and community leaders to network and entertain their clients while supporting our mission.

Thu
6

Where: Game On

School's almost out for the summer and that means another year of Junior Achievement programming is coming to a close. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, join us at Game On in the Fenway area for a night of networking, fun and games as we reflect upon the accomplishments of the year. Let's celebrate the start of summer with cocktails, appetizers and all the Ping Pong, Cornhole, and Giant Jinga you can handle. And if that wasn’t enough, if the Red Sox do not need to utilize the batting cages, you will be able to take a few big league swings in exchange for a small donation.

December 2023

Tue
12

JA Inspire Program Event 2023

When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - Friday, February 02, 2024
Where: Hynes Convention Center
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizations and businesses representing various industries, JA Inspire encourages students to start exploring their career options early through dynamic interactions, activities, and booth presentations.

September 2023

Thu
14

Where: JA Innovation Center @RSM
Time: 4:00 PM ET

Join us for our sixth annual Fierce Urgency of Now Festival, hosted by Greater Boston's Chamber of Commerce City Awake program.

July 2023

Mon
31

JA Summer Institute 2023

When: Monday, July 31, 2023 - Friday, August 04, 2023
Where: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Join high school students from the Greater Boston Area for a 5 day in-person workshop to ignite entrepreneurial spirit, learn about personal finance, network with business leaders, and collaborate with peers and business professionals from various industries.

June 2023

Wed
7

JA Game Night 2023

When: Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Where: Game On! Sports Bar Fenway
Time: 6:00 PM ET

Join the JA Associate Board for cocktails, networking and games in support of Junior Achievement of Greater Boston!    

May 2023

Thu
18

Spirit of JA Celebration 2023 - Spring Gala

When: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Where: Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Each year corporate and civic leaders gather for Junior Achievement’s annual celebration to help build a better Greater Boston. We will be holding this event again at the Aloft Seaport. Attended by more than 200 people, the event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that we offer to the youth in our impacted communities. We hope you join us for an evening of discovering the spirit of Junior Achievement!

April 2023

Tue
4

Stock Market Corporate Challenge 2023

When: Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Where: RSM US LLP
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The Stock Market Challenge is a technology based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $500,000 the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.

January 2023

Wed
25

Associate Board Trivia Night!

When: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Where: The Harp
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Join Junior Achievement of Greater Boston's Associate Board of Directors for another fun night of trivia!

Here's your chance to show off very specific and otherwise useless knowledge! Put together a well-rounded team of up to six players.

Tickets are $30 and include appetizers and game play. There will be a cash bar and we will be awarding prizes to the top teams. Be ready to bring your A-game!

Gather by 5:30 pm with game-play from 6:00-8:00 pm.

December 2022

Fri
9

JA Inspire 2022 - Inaugural Year

When: Friday, December 09, 2022
Where: Hynes Convention Center
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Junior Achievement is excited to present JA Inspire, a hands-on career readiness program and exploration fair for 8th grade students throughout Boston and beyond. In partnership with local organizations and businesses representing various industries, JA Inspire encourages students to start exploring their career options early through dynamic interactions, activities, and booth presentations.

June 2022

Mon
27

JA Golf Classic 2022

When: Monday, June 27, 2022
Where: Black Rock Country Club
Time: 8:30 AM ET

This fundraiser features a great day of golf with on course lunch and drinks followed by a cocktail reception, silent auction and awards dinner. Spend a day networking and supporting Junior Achievement at this beautiful golf course.

May 2022

Thu
19

Spirit of JA Celebration 2022

When: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Where: Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Each year corporate and civic leaders gather for Junior Achievement’s annual fundraiser to help build a better Northern New England. This year we will be back in-person at the Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel. Attended by more than 200 people, the event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that we offer to the children in our communities. We hope you join us for an evening of discovering the spirit of Junior Achievement!

April 2022

Thu
14

JA Company Pitch Competition 2022

When: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Where: TBD
Time: 4:30 PM ET

Please join us at the JA Company Virtual Pitch Competition! The culminating experience for students that have participated in the JA Company Program, where students will pitch and present their company’s product to a panel of judges in the hopes of being named the JA Company of the Year.

Learn about the innovative products our students create and the skills they develop through participation in this transformational program for high school students.

August 2021

Tue
3

JA Summer Institute 2021

When: Tuesday, August 03, 2021 - Thursday, August 05, 2021
Where: Zoom
Time: 9:00 AM ET

This summer join high school students from the Greater Boston Area for a virtual three day workshop event to ignite entrepreneurial spirit, learn about personal finance, network with business leaders, and collaborate with peers and business professionals from various industries.

June 2021

Mon
28

JA Golf Classic 2021

When: Monday, June 28, 2021
Where: Black Rock Country Club
Time: 8:30 AM ET

This fundraiser features a great day of golf with on course lunch and drinks followed by a cocktail reception, silent auction and awards dinner. Spend a day networking and supporting Junior Achievement at this beautiful golf course.

May 2021

Thu
13

Virtual Spirit of JA Celebration 2021

When: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Where: Hopin - Online Interactive Platform
Time: 6:00 PM ET

This spring, we plan to hold this event virtually. The Spirit of JA Celebration event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs we offer to young people in our communities. We hope you join us for an evening that promises to be far more than just another live stream event!

April 2021

Wed
14

2021 JA Company Pitch Competition

When: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Where: Online: Zoom
Time: 4:30 PM ET

Please join us at the JA Company Virtual Pitch Competition! The culminating experience for students that have participated in the JA Company Program, where students will pitch and present their company’s product to a panel of judges in the hopes of being named the JA Company of the Year.

Learn about the innovative products our students create and the skills they develop through participation in this transformational program for high school students.

February 2021

Thu
11

JA Virtual Stock Market Corporate Challenge 2021

When: Thursday, February 11, 2021 - Friday, February 12, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 6:30 PM ET

The Stock Market Challenge is a technology based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $500,000 the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.

October 2020

Tue
20

Virtual Spirit of JA Celebration 2020

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Where: Online Interactive Platform
Time: 6:30 PM ET

Each year corporate and civic leaders gather for Junior Achievement’s annual fundraiser to help build a better Northern New England. This year we plan to hold this event virtually for a second time. Attended by more than 200 people, the event raises critical funds to support the life-enriching programs that we offer to the children in our communities. We hope you join us for an evening that promises to be far more than just another live stream event!

August 2020

Tue
4

JA Summer Institute

When: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 - Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Where: Online: Microsoft Teams
Time: 9:00 AM ET

This summer join high school students from the Greater Boston Area for a virtual two day workshop event to ignite entrepreneurial spirit, learn about personal finance, network with business leaders, and collaborate with peers and business professionals from various industries.

June 2020

Fri
5

JA Innovation Day

When: Friday, June 05, 2020
Where: Online: Zoom
Time: 11:00 AM ET

Given the changing world, this year's JA Innovation Day will be adapted into a virtual JA Innovation Workshop experience, designed to inspire high school students through a workshop designed based on our collective expertise in technology and innovation.

Tue
2

JA And CFA Society Boston Webinar

When: Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Where: Online: Zoom
Time: 12:15 PM ET

Join us for this unique learning opportunity to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and the stock market.
The webinar will provide an overview of the United States’ free market economy, its stock market and how they have been impacted by the pandemic.

May 2020

Wed
20

JA Company Pitch Competition

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Where: Online: Zoom
Time: 4:00 PM ET

Please join us at the JA Company Virtual Pitch Competition! The culminating experience for students that have participated in the JA Company Program, where students will pitch and present their company’s product to a panel of judges in the hopes of being named the JA Company of the Year.

Learn about the innovative products our students create and the skills they develop through participation in this transformational program for high school students.

April 2020

Wed
29

JA Virtual Trivia Night

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Where: Online: Zoom
Time: 7:30 PM ET

Get ready to test your knowledge at this popular JA event, Trivia Night! Stir up some healthy competition with your colleagues and form a team. Or make some new friends and form a team when you arrive. Teams are made of 4-6 people. Be ready to bring your a-game!

Hosted by The Associate Board of Directors!

February 2020

Thu
27

Get Fit For JA

When: Thursday, February 27, 2020
Where: Equinox Fitness
Time: 4:00 PM ET

Join us in 2021, at Equinox for a high energy fitness class to raise money for JA! Never been to an Equinox before? Interested in trying a new workout class? Junior Achievement is giving you the opportunity to throw on your spandex and join in on the fun with a well-known Equinox instructor. Get excited to squat, sweat, and smile while the music blasts and the lights flash! After the class join us for some appetizers and drinks at Brandy Pete's down the street.

Hosted by The Associate Board of Directors!

October 2019

Thu
10

JA STEM Symposium

When: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Where: N/A
Time: 8:30 AM ET

The JA STEM Symposium is a day-long hands on experience for high school students. Throughout their visit the students will engage in multiple STEM focused workshops and panel discussions to gain relevant knowledge to pursue education and careers in STEM fields/industries.

May 2019

Thu
2

The JA Global Centennial Gala

When: Thursday, May 02, 2019
Where: The State Room
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Held in Boston on May 2, 2019 in partnership with JA Worldwide, the JA Global Centennial Gala offered an opportunity for alumni, staff, board members, and all the other incredible JA supporters from around the world to come together to celebrate 100 years of JA!

Thu
2

JA Centennial Executive Forum

When: Thursday, May 02, 2019
Where: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in partnership with JA Worldwide, the JA Centennial Executive Forum on May 2, 2019 gathered global thought leaders to discuss innovation and the future of work.

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