JA Events
JA of Greater Miami Events
At JA of Greater Miami, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
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Join us on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club for the 31st Annual Junior Achievement Golf & Tennis Invitational! More details TBA. Thank you for your support!
PAST EVENTS
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8th Annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023SAVE THE DATE! October 19, 2023
The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is a high school program with a capstone "event" in which participants embark on a fast-paced simulation of a 60-day cycle of the stock market. Teams compete by buying and selling fictitious stocks. Every 60 seconds represents one day of trading, and each day brings news from financial markets, challenging teams to analyze and decide what actions they should take. The team with the highest worth in their stock portfolio at the closing bell wins!
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Join us on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club for the 30th Annual Junior Achievement Golf & Tennis Invitational, presented by Harry Winston!
Mix, Mulligans, & Mingle (cocktail reception): Monday, April 24, 2023 at Holland & Knight
Register for details!
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7th Annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, October 20, 2022The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is a high school program with a capstone "event" in which participants embark on a fast-paced simulation of a 60-day cycle of the stock market. Teams compete by buying and selling fictitious stocks. Every 60 seconds represents one day of trading, and each day brings news from financial markets, challenging teams to analyze and decide what actions they should take. The team with the highest worth in their stock portfolio at the closing bell wins!
The student program will be run in a hybrid format this year! Stay tuned for more information.
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Now scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022. Join us at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club for the 29th Annual Junior Achievement Golf & Tennis Invitational, presented by Harry Winston!
Mix, Mulligans, & Mingle (kick-off event): Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | Details TBA
Tue
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JA Inspire Virtual 2021-2022
When: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - Wednesday, June 08, 2022NOW A VIRTUAL EVENT & PROGRAM! Kicking off November 16, 2021! Imagine if you had been given the rare opportunity to learn about different careers and explore your passions before entering high school... Wouldn’t that have inspired you to pursue your dreams sooner?
JA Inspire is an exciting career exploration program, the first of its kind, specifically targeting eighth graders. This program will help launch middle school students into their futures, including high school, college, and careers.
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6th Annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, November 04, 2021The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is a high school program with a capstone "event" in which participants embark on a fast-paced simulation of a 60-day cycle of the stock market. Teams compete by buying and selling fictitious stocks. Every 60 seconds represents one day of trading, and each day brings news from financial markets, challenging teams to analyze and decide what actions they should take. The team with the highest worth in their stock portfolio at the closing bell wins!
The student program will be fully virtual again this year!
Mon
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28th Annual Junior Achievement Golf & Tennis Invitational
When: Monday, May 03, 2021Now scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021! Join us at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club for the 28th Annual Junior Achievement Golf & Tennis Invitational!
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JA Inspire Virtual 2020
When: Tuesday, December 08, 2020NOW A VIRTUAL EVENT & PROGRAM! December 8, 2020! Imagine if you had been given the rare opportunity to learn about different careers and explore your passions before entering high school... Wouldn’t that have inspired you to pursue your dreams sooner?
JA Inspire is an exciting career exploration program, the first of its kind, specifically targeting eighth graders. This program will help launch middle school students into their futures, including high school, college, and careers.
Tue
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5th Annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2020The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is a high school program with a capstone "event" in which participants embark on a fast-paced simulation of a 60-day cycle of the stock market. Teams compete by buying and selling fictitious stocks. Every 60 seconds represents one day of trading, and each day brings news from financial markets, challenging teams to analyze and decide what actions they should take. The team with the highest worth in their stock portfolio at the closing bell wins! Stay tuned for registration and sponsorship information for this year's VIRTUAL corporate event!
2020 Program Changes: We know the future is uncertain. Junior Achievement is prepared to offer this program in-person, virtually, or as a combination of both. We are closely monitoring the Miami-Dade County Public Schools re-opening plans and will be ready and able to adapt to the current climate, following all regulations and taking EVERY precaution to keep our students, teachers, volunteers, staff, and everyone involved, safe.
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5th Annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge (COPY_1628686304862)
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2020The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is a high school program with a capstone "event" in which participants embark on a fast-paced simulation of a 60-day cycle of the stock market. Teams compete by buying and selling fictitious stocks. Every 60 seconds represents one day of trading, and each day brings news from financial markets, challenging teams to analyze and decide what actions they should take. The team with the highest worth in their stock portfolio at the closing bell wins! Stay tuned for registration and sponsorship information for this year's VIRTUAL corporate event!
2020 Program Changes: We know the future is uncertain. Junior Achievement is prepared to offer this program in-person, virtually, or as a combination of both. We are closely monitoring the Miami-Dade County Public Schools re-opening plans and will be ready and able to adapt to the current climate, following all regulations and taking EVERY precaution to keep our students, teachers, volunteers, staff, and everyone involved, safe.
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Dine for Education at Fogo de Chao - POSTPONED
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2020Fogo de Chao is opening its doors to support Junior Achievement once again by offering a very special Junior Achievement Churrasco Dinner Package AND a one-night event for us! Junior Achievement’s special event price is $65 per adult ($85 dollar value!) and $32.50 for children (ages 7-12) and is only available for our guests who make a reservation through this invitation.
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JA Inspire Career Expo
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019Imagine if you had been given the rare opportunity to learn about different careers and explore your passions before entering high school... Wouldn’t that have inspired you to pursue your dreams sooner?
Thu
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4th Annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, October 24, 2019The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is an event in which participants embark on a fast-paced simulation of a 60-day cycle of the stock market. Teams compete by buying and selling fictitious stocks. Every 60 seconds represents one day of trading, and each day brings news from financial markets, challenging teams to analyze and decide what actions they should take. The team with the highest worth in their stock portfolio at the closing bell wins!