BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Junior Achievement of Western PA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Junior Achievement of Western PA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jawesternpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Junior Achievement of Western PA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T090648 CREATED:20240817T152023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T194815Z UID:10000034-1797325200-1797328800@www.jawesternpa.org SUMMARY:JA Stock Market Challenge Presented by Citizens DESCRIPTION:Countdown to theJA Stock Market Challenge\n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \nSave the dates for the 2026 JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens! \nThis two-day\, exciting\, hands-on event offers students in grades 9–12 a safe and engaging environment to learn and practice valuable lessons about economic decision-making\, long-term investing\, and market forces. \nStudent teams of 3–4 players compete for real cash prizes and must make quick decisions about fictional stocks\, current events\, and trends in the market. \nThe team with the highest ROI across both simulation days earns the champion title and a cash prize. \n \n Register Today\n \nTransportation assistance is available. Click here to request funding. \nhttps://youtu.be/TIuqF5AOkc0 \nDay 1 Date and Time:  \n\nTuesday\, December 15 | 9:15am – 12:30pm\n\nDay 2 Date and Time:  \n\nWednesday\, December 16 | 9:15am – 12:30pm\n\n\n Venue\n\n \n Duquesne University \n \n\n600 Forbes Ave\n PA\n 15282\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \nFeaturing: JA Take Stock in Your Future\nNo investing experience? No problem. Students can prepare with JA Take Stock in Your Future\, an optional\, classroom-based curriculum\, then apply what they’ve learned in the fast-paced stock market simulation. The program includes five 45- minute sessions\, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout. \n \n Learn More About the Curriculum\n \n\n Volunteer With Us! \n Make a meaningful impact in just 2.5 hours! Whether you’re guiding student teams through their trades or helping with event logistics\, your support is essential to the success of this fast-paced competition and to shaping students’ financial futures. \nThank You to Our 2026 Partners!\n\n \n \nPresenting Partner \n\n Busing Partner\n\n Billboard Partner\n\n Luncheon Partner\n\n Local Partner\n\n Local Partner\n\n Student Partner\n\n Commercial Realty Partner\nCheck out what our event attendees had to say\n\n I really enjoyed this.This was a valuable experience for both the students and myself. I enjoyed observing the students collaborate and work together. It was truly fascinating to watch\, and I can only imagine how they felt. Their enthusiasm was contagious\, and I was impressed by their creativity and problem-solving skills.\n EducatorCalifornia Area School District\n Having a small part of an impactful event that provides our youth real-world trade skills as they shape their futures was an extremely rewarding experience.\n VolunteerCitizens\n Overall\, it was a great day of solid gains\, learning experiences\, and increased confidence in my trading approach. It was a rewarding experience.\n StudentGreater Latrobe Senior High School \n\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n\n\n What is the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens?\n \nHigh school students compete against each other in teams in a fast-paced\, exciting\, simulated stock market environment. Student teams are given imitation currency used to make stock selections from fictitious companies before the challenge begins. \nThe secret to success during the challenge lies in students’ ability to collaborate with their team in making decisions based on current events and market trends to demonstrate their mastery of stocks\, the market\, and economic decision making. \nAt the end of the challenge\, the team with the stock portfolio with the highest net worth wins! \n\n\n\n Who can participate in the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens?\n \nThe JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens is open to high school students across western PA and northern WV. Registrations can be through schools\, community groups\, or individual team registrations of 3-4 people! \nTo see if your school falls in one of the counties JA of Western PA covers\, please click here. \n\n\n\n Does the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens align with state education standards?\n \nYes. JA Learning Experiences\, including JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens and JA Take Stock in Your Future\, are designed to support classroom learning and meet academic benchmarks. Each program is correlated to state standards\, helping educators connect lessons directly to their curriculum needs. \nTo view PA standards\, click here. \nTo view WV standards\, click here. \n\n\n\n Do students need prior knowledge of investing or finance?\n \nNo experience is needed. The JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens offers students a safe and engaging environment to learn and practice valuable lessons about economic decision-making\, long-term investing\, and market forces. \nEducators can build their students’ knowledge and confidence before the event through the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum\, which introduces teens and young adults to the stock market through five sessions. \n\n\n\n Is there a cost to participate?\n \nNo\, there is no cost to participate in the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens in-person event or the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum. \n\n\n\n Can I only do the JA Take Stock in Your Future Program and not the in-person event?\n \nIf preferred\, Educators may register for JA Take Stock in Your Future without participating in the JA Stock Market Challenge in-person event. \n\n\n\n Is there transportation funding available for the event?\n \nIf transportation is a barrier for participation\, we encourage you to complete this form to request a bus grant for your school. \n\n\n\n What do students compete for?\n \nStudent teams compete for: \n\nCash prizes for the top teams each day.\nA trophy and recognition.\nBragging rights & resume boosts.\n\n\n\n\n What role do volunteers play?\n \nDuring the event\, volunteers will be trained and assume the roles of one of the following: \n\nTraders: Each trader will be responsible for buying and selling stock for 3-4 teams\, using tablets provided by JA.\nPrinters: At the printing desks\, volunteers will be live printing student progress reports throughout the competition. \nRunners: Runners will help distribute the newsletters and alerts to teams as they come up throughout the simulation. \nFloaters: Floaters will be trained as additional floor traders but may also be asked to assist in other ways during the day.\n\n\n\n\n How long is the time commitment to be a volunteer at the event?\n \nAll volunteers will receive a comprehensive event timeline outlining the day’s expectations\, but should allot at least 2.5 hours for the event. \nVolunteers are required to attend a mandatory volunteer training at 9:00 AM\, with a light breakfast and coffee available. Training will promptly begin at 9:15 AM\, followed by the simulation start at 10:00 AM. Volunteers are expected to remain on-site until the simulation concludes at approximately 11:30 AM\, though they are welcome to stay for the event’s conclusion and the announcement of the winners. \n\n\n\n Can I help in the classroom before the event?\n \nYes! JA also needs energetic volunteers to help students prepare for the challenge through facilitating the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum in the classroom. If interested in volunteering\, please contact Doug Knepper at dknepper@jawesternpa.org for more information. \n\n\n\n I am interested in partnering. How can I get involved?\n \nFor partnership information\, please email Kelsie Hutsko at khutsko@jawesternpa.org. \n\nHigh school students compete against each other in teams in a fast-paced\, exciting\, simulated stock market environment. Student teams are given imitation currency used to make stock selections from fictitious companies before the challenge begins. \nThe secret to success during the challenge lies in students’ ability to collaborate with their team in making decisions based on current events and market trends to demonstrate their mastery of stocks\, the market\, and economic decision making. \nAt the end of the challenge\, the team with the stock portfolio with the highest net worth wins! \nThe JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens is open to high school students across western PA and northern WV. Registrations can be through schools\, community groups\, or individual team registrations of 3-4 people! \nTo see if your school falls in one of the counties JA of Western PA covers\, please click here. \nYes. JA Learning Experiences\, including JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens and JA Take Stock in Your Future\, are designed to support classroom learning and meet academic benchmarks. Each program is correlated to state standards\, helping educators connect lessons directly to their curriculum needs. \nTo view PA standards\, click here. \nTo view WV standards\, click here. \nNo experience is needed. The JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens offers students a safe and engaging environment to learn and practice valuable lessons about economic decision-making\, long-term investing\, and market forces. \nEducators can build their students’ knowledge and confidence before the event through the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum\, which introduces teens and young adults to the stock market through five sessions. \nNo\, there is no cost to participate in the JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens in-person event or the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum. \nIf preferred\, Educators may register for JA Take Stock in Your Future without participating in the JA Stock Market Challenge in-person event. \nIf transportation is a barrier for participation\, we encourage you to complete this form to request a bus grant for your school. \nStudent teams compete for: \n\nCash prizes for the top teams each day.\nA trophy and recognition.\nBragging rights & resume boosts.\n\nDuring the event\, volunteers will be trained and assume the roles of one of the following: \n\nTraders: Each trader will be responsible for buying and selling stock for 3-4 teams\, using tablets provided by JA.\nPrinters: At the printing desks\, volunteers will be live printing student progress reports throughout the competition. \nRunners: Runners will help distribute the newsletters and alerts to teams as they come up throughout the simulation. \nFloaters: Floaters will be trained as additional floor traders but may also be asked to assist in other ways during the day.\n\nAll volunteers will receive a comprehensive event timeline outlining the day’s expectations\, but should allot at least 2.5 hours for the event. \nVolunteers are required to attend a mandatory volunteer training at 9:00 AM\, with a light breakfast and coffee available. Training will promptly begin at 9:15 AM\, followed by the simulation start at 10:00 AM. Volunteers are expected to remain on-site until the simulation concludes at approximately 11:30 AM\, though they are welcome to stay for the event’s conclusion and the announcement of the winners. \nYes! JA also needs energetic volunteers to help students prepare for the challenge through facilitating the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum in the classroom. If interested in volunteering\, please contact Doug Knepper at dknepper@jawesternpa.org for more information. \nFor partnership information\, please email Kelsie Hutsko at khutsko@jawesternpa.org. URL:https://www.jawesternpa.org/events/ja-stock-market-challenge-presented-by-citizens/ LOCATION:Duquesne University\, 600 Forbes Ave\, PA\, 15282 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jawesternpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ja-stock-market-challenge-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306 DTSTAMP:20260417T090648 CREATED:20241228T002942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T145917Z UID:10000012-1804204800-1804291199@www.jawesternpa.org SUMMARY:JA’s Empower Her Summit Presented by PPG DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch 5\, 2027 | Duquesne University   \n \n Register now\n \nJA’s Empower Her Summit Presented by PPG starts in:\n Days Hours Minutes Seconds\n ABOUT\nOPPORTUNITIES\nEVENT DETAILS\nPARTNERS \nEmpowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders\nJA Empower Her Summit presented by PPG is an engaging leadership and life development workshop designed exclusively for high school girls from western PA and northern WV. \nThis event features interactive sessions focused on building essential career-preparation skills. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring female leaders and engage in meaningful conversations about personal and professional success. \nBy the end of the day\, attendees will walk away with practical tools to confidently navigate their futures while exploring their passions\, recognizing their potential\, and embracing their inner power. \n \n \n \nEmpowering Educators\nWe were proud to offer a dedicated session for teachers and educator chaperones\, providing valuable tools and insights to help prepare students for future careers and lifelong success. Through meaningful discussions and shared resources\, educators gained new strategies to inspire and support the next generation. \nGet to Know Her\nStudents engaged with a panel of influential women who shared their experiences and insights on navigating the workplace. Following the discussion\, attendees had the unique opportunity to connect and network with panelists\, gaining valuable advice and inspiration for their future careers. \nEvent Details\nSave The Date: March 5\, 2027 | Duquesne University \n\nInteractive Workshops on essential skills for future success.\nHands-On Activities & Guided Discussions that give students practical tools and confidence to navigate their future.\nInspiring Connections with female leaders who are shaping the world and ready to share their insights.\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \nPartners\nPartnerships for these events are critical for JA to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event! \n \n Partnership Opportunities\n \nThank you to our 2026 Partners!\n \nPresenting Partner\n \nHost Partner\n\n Billboard Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Interactive Partner\n\n Commercial Realty Partner\n\n Local Partner\n\n Photo Booth Partner URL:https://www.jawesternpa.org/events/jas-empower-her-summit/ LOCATION:Duquesne University\, 600 Forbes Ave\, PA\, 15282 CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jawesternpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Colored-Background.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR