Events Archives - Junior Achievement of Western PA

Junior Achievement’s 18 Under Eighteen: Celebrating 5 Years, 90 Young Leaders & Opening 2027 Nominations

Kimberly February 12, 2026

Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JA) proudly celebrated the 5th anniversary of its 18 Under Eighteen youth leadership program, a signature recognition initiative that has honored 90 outstanding young innovators, creators, and changemakers since its launch. This milestone event marks five years of spotlighting students who are transforming their…

Headshots, Happy Hour, and a Future-Ready Workforce: Inside Junior Achievement’s Rooftop Night Out

Ashley August 26, 2025

From the moment the elevator doors opened, the Dollar Bank rooftop set the stage for an evening of energy, opportunity, and connections. Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) welcomed 80 young professionals for our first JA Young Professionals Board Headshots & Happy Hour presented by Dollar Bank – an event…

The Empower Her Summit: How Junior Achievement is Shaping the Future of Women in the Workforce

Ashley March 28, 2025

March is a month of celebration and reflection. As we honor Women’s History Month and recognize the global significance of International Women’s Day, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JA) took the opportunity to celebrate and empower the next generation of women. Our annual Empower Her Summits were held during this…

Celebrating the Future: 18 Under Eighteen Presented by the EQT Foundation

Ashley February 12, 2025

Honoring Young Trailblazers: 18 Under Eighteen 2025As Generations Z and Alpha continue to shape the future, a remarkable group of young individuals is already making an impact. Recognizing and celebrating these leaders is the heart of our 18 Under Eighteen initiative, an annual program dedicated to highlighting those who use…

Junior Achievement of Western PA Hosts Record-Breaking Stock Market Challenge

Kimberly December 12, 2024

Junior Achievement of Western PA Hosts Record-Breaking Stock Market Challenge On December 12, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) hosted its first-ever Stock Market Challenge at STAGE AE, an event that made history as the largest inaugural event of its kind ever hosted by a Junior Achievement chapter in the…

Lighting The Way: Key Takeaways JA’S Empower Her Summit

Ashley March 28, 2024

In a time when the call for gender equality in professional realms grows louder, initiatives like the Empower Her Summit stand as beacons of hope and empowerment. This year, we hosted two events – our flagship event, held at Carlow University and presented by PPG, and our northwest event, held…

Rewriting the Narrative and Reclaiming the Future: 2024 18 Under Eighteen Presented by EQT

Ashley February 13, 2024

18 Under Eighteen: The Beginning As Generations Z and Alpha begin to come of age and write their narratives, a subset of individuals are already making a name for themselves and creating a better world. Recognizing and uplifting these young leaders is the basis of our 18 Under Eighteen initiative,…

Student Spotlight: Quinn Komar’s 18 Under Eighteen Experience

Ashley October 3, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: QUINN KOMAR’S 18 UNDER EIGHTEEN EXPERIENCE My name is Quinn Komar, and I’m from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Johnstown is located about an hour and a half east of Pittsburgh, with a population of only 19,000 people. This is why I was so surprised when I found out I was…

Summit attendees posing in front of photo wall

JA Empowers The Next Generation of Female Leaders At The Second Annual Empower Her Summit

Ashley March 11, 2023

JA EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE LEADERS AT THE SECOND ANNUAL EMPOWER HER SUMMIT On March 10, 2023, over 100 high school girls came together to claim their passion, power and potential at Junior Achievement of Western PA’s (JA’s) second annual Empower Her Summit presented by PPG. The daylong event…