JA Events

Join fellow business and community leaders for the Delaware Business Leaders Hall of Fame networking reception and induction ceremonies.

Twenty individuals will be selected for recognition based on their engagement with Junior Achievement of Delaware. Those able to attend will make acceptance remarks where they describe the impact of their JA experience on their lives and futures.

High School students compete for JA Company of the Year and President of the Year as several Student-Run Enterprises are judged on Presentations, Profits, Annual Reports and Video Commercials. By Invitation based on April 1 Financial Statements.

Explore careers at DuPont. Contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org for details.

Delmarva Power cuts the ribbon on two newly-updated Delmarva Power suites in JA Finance Park and in JA BizTown

Explore careers at CSC - contact Work-Based Learning Director Denise Christiansen at denise.christiansen@ja.org for details

The JA Job Shadow at Citi focuses on the Banking Business. For precise times, location and registration contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org

Banking Careers explored at Citi

JA friends and supporters are invited to join us for this fun fundraiser as a bar patron or as a Guest Bartender!

All bartender tips and a portion of the price of the drinks & food you purchase will be donated to Junior Achievement.

Bring your friends ages 21+ for fun and good times with good people!

JA Job Shadow at "the business behind business," CSC. For details contact Work-Based Learning Director Denise Christiansen at denise.christiansen@ja.org

Presenting Sponsor: NEIL
JA Neighborhood families "shop" together using "JA Bucks" for payment. Lunch and plenty of games, contests, fall-themed books, decorations, fresh fruits, vegetables, treats and more. Free health screenings and flu shots.

The JA Job Shadow at Delmarva Power focuses on exploring and understanding careers at Delmarva Power. For precise times and registration, contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org

Eat, Drink and Be Scary. Join fellow Halloween and JA enthusiasts for a perfectly haunting good time.

The 35th Annual Hall of Fame ARTS & RIVERFRONT EDITION will feature leaders in the Arts and Wilmington Riverfront whose work has positively impacted economic and workforce development in the region.

2024 Inductees are: TINA BETZ, CHRISTIAN KANIENBERG, EUNICE LAFATE, CLEVELAND MORRIS AND MICHAEL PURZYCKI

Presenting Sponsor: M&T Bank
Platinum Sponsor: Delaware City Refining Company
Gold Sponsors: Capital One & Delaware Business Times
Bronze Sponsors: DuPont, Delmarva Power & Wilmington University
Ensemble Sponsor: Assurance Media

JA 18 Under 18 shines the light on local young people developing the skillsets and mindsets to build thriving communities. Sponsored by Artesian Water, Barclays, Delaware Business Times, Delmarva Power, KPMG and M&T Bank.

The next generation of business leaders throughout our community will display their entrepreneurial savvy in a full-scale competition, including product exhibits and business plan presentations from the top student-led businesses, will be featured during the event. Winning teams qualify to compete nationally in Washington D.C.

Biomedical and STEM focused JA Job Shadow. The Gene Editing Institute advances the power of CRISPR gene editing technology to improve human life through groundbreaking research and development and by inspiring and helping to prepare the next generation of scientists. For precise times and registration details contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org

The JA Job Shadow at DuPont Experimental Station is STEM career focused. For precise times and registration, contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org

The Hilton Garden Inn Job Shadow is focused on Hospitality and Culinary. For precise times and registration, contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org

The Gene Editing Institute advances the power of CRISPR gene editing technology to improve human life through groundbreaking research and development and by inspiring and helping to prepare the next generation of scientists. For precise times and registration details contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org

Be part of the 135th Rose Parade®! Are you between 13-17 years old and have participated in a JA program? If so, you can win an all-expenses-paid trip to Pasadena, CA, to help decorate and attend the annual Rose Parade®. All you have to do is go to JA.org/Parade, fill out the online entry, and submit a short video explaining what you’ve learned from JA and how you’ll apply it to your future. Entries are accepted from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, 2023, and winners will be announced on December 8th. It's the Rose Parade, a dazzling display, where dreams come to life in a colorful array!

Contractors submitting proposals for JA of Delaware ARPA Capital Fund Projects will participate in interviews and make presentations.

Join successful role models from General Motors to learn about cars of the future and career opportunities!

Thanks to our local UPS Store business owners, Teen entrepreneurs from around the State sharpen their presentation skills and compete for start-up funds for their Student-Run Enterprises at the 2023 JA Piranha Pond Pitch Event for New Castle County students.

Prospective contractors for ARPA CFP projects are eligible to attend this optional virtual meeting. To request a link to the MS Teams meeting, contact rob.eppes@ja.org

Join presenting sponsor DuPont for networking fun and student success stories as we induct the 2023 class of Delaware Business Leaders Hall of Fame Laureates. Rodel Inc. Founders William & Donald Budinger; Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce Founder, President & CEO Ayanna Khan; and Today Media Group Publisher, CEO & President Robert F. Martinelli will join the illustrious ranks of the Hall of Fame Laureates.

Thanks to Presenting Sponsor DuPont

Platinum Sponsor M&T Bank

and sponsors at all levels including:

Artesian Water, Assurance Media, Barclays, Beverley J. Jones Family, Capital One, CSC, Delaware Business Times, Delmarva Power, Environmental Alliance, and Wilmington University for making this celebration possible!

Q&A POST FOR ARPA CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND JA RFP. To submit your questions, please email rob.eppes@ja.org

Agilent Manufacturing Day/JA Career Exploration Fair for Grades 11 & 12. Advance registration and transportation required.
Contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org

Join a select group of fellow JA of Delaware friends on a journey through our Living History as we explore the original draft of the Declaration of American Independence, get to know Thomas and Martha Jefferson’s family, home, and burial place…and honor the enslaved men, women and children who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation. Must be age 21 and up to participate. Due to steep steps and uneven terrain, this journey is not recommended for people with mobility issues.

Explore the latest technology...Meet GM Detroit Executives looking for passionate talent!

JA INSPIRE Virtual Career Expo for Grades 7-12. Two Prep Lessons Required prior to Expo.

The Delaware Business Leaders Hall of Fame honors business role models whose work has had a positive impact on Workforce and Economic Development in the region.

Teachers, Curriculum Directors and CTE Directors are invited to join us for a tour and overview of Junior Achievement's K-12 Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Work-Based Learning Experiences