JA Inspire Virtual, a college, career and trades conference for middle and high school students, is scheduled for 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. The event will use the vFairs event platform and will be available for parents and the public from 2-6 p.m.
The conference is a partnership between Junior Achievement and the Trumbull and Mahoning County Educational Service Centers.
Representatives from hundreds of businesses, colleges and trades are expected to participate. Students can gather information, gain access to higher education, internships, careers and employment.
Representatives will be on hand to answer key questions ranging from college-acceptance policies, job shadowing, internships, and employment. In addition, students will be able to schedule interviews, download literature and learn about the various financial aid programs available.
Event highlights
- expected participation of 10,000 middle- and high-school students;
- customizable and interactive exhibitor booths;
- live keynote webinars;
- post-event stats on students engagement and interactions to help gauge return on investment.
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley is currently seeking support from sponsoring companies/organizations to provide services and resources to students. For sponsorship and exhibitor information, contact the Junior Achievement office at 330-539-5268 or in******@ja.org…. The website for https://mahoningvalley.ja.org.
About Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley –Since 1952, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley has been an active force in the life skills and educational enrichment programs in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. JA annually reaches thousands of students in K-12 classrooms with its financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship programs. The organization seeks to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. Junior Achievement maintains pages on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Visit the Junior Achievement website for more information.
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