JA is helping students understand the connection between staying in school and getting a good job. JA Business Week inspires nearly 200 high school students to continue their education though hands on projects for real business like Microsoft! 54% of participants require scholarships to attend each year. This microproject provides scholarships for four low-income students to this impactful program. "JA Business Week taught me that anything is possible, no matter where you come from." - Student
In Colorado, 25% of students, and nearly 40% of minority students fail to graduate each year. A national survey found that 81% of high school dropouts would've made a different decision if they had seen the link between staying in school and a good job. JA offers a solution by providing students with interactive programs like JA Business Week which allows students to practice the practical and tangible applications of academics in a real business setting.
JA Business Week is a summer program that challenges students to solve real problems for companies like Microsoft and Jamba Juice, ultimately connecting what they learn in school with opportunities in the business world. Students have the opportunity to learn from Denver's most accomplished business leaders and interact with a variety of business mentors. As one student said: "Because of JA Business Week, not only do I know more about what my goals are, but I know how to reach them."
JA Business Week changes student's attitudes and confidence about their futures, and encourages them to see the link between education and their future success in the workforce. 82% of participants say that they feel prepared to enter the job market after participating in JA Business Week, compared to only 30% before. "Because of this program I have a better understanding of business and what we need to do in order to be successful. I feel better prepared for my future and for college."
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
