Oregon’s First Annual JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair
March 10, 2021
Introducing: JA INSPIRE VIRTUAL!
Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington is hosting a self-guided virtual program open to middle and high school students looking to explore career opportunities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program will be open from March 10th to June 10th and participants will have access to the program for the entire 90 days. Students have the opportunity to jump-start their futures — from continued education to their ultimate careers!
Join us for webinars, educational opportunities and career resources from 50+ organizations across Oregon and SW Washington. Students will be able to submit questions and browse an array of career possibilities across Career Clusters, tailored to their skills and interests.
JA Inspire has so much in store for this year’s students, including:
Keynote Speech by famed businessman and entrepreneur Mark Cuban
A self-guided learning experience for personal or classroom learning, following the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway
In line with COVID-19 restrictions, the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair offers a safe and accessible option for all students with access to a digital device. The virtual environment mimics the layout and dynamic of a physical career expo.
All materials offered on the virtual site can be saved and later emailed to students and parents at the completion of the career fair.
Missed a webinar? Don’t worry — participants can revisit the virtual material any time between March 10th and June 10th.
The curriculum is designed to get students thinking about a career path suited to their passion and guides them through all the steps necessary to build out a plan to get there. Courses include:
Find Your Path: Career planning and utilizing your interests
Explore Your Options: Career clusters and job opportunities
Present Yourself: Soft skills and developing your elevator pitch
What to Expect: Priorities and planning for JA Inspire Day
Build Your Network: Asking the right questions
Make a Plan: Goal evaluation and the next steps
Junior Achievement partners with prominent local companies to prepare and employ the minds of tomorrow. Participants in the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair have the opportunity to interact with online “job fair booths” with the following companies:
Allstate Insurance
Ferguson Wellman Capital Management
EC Electric
Emerick Construction
Portland General Electric
Taco Bell
The Standard
Washington Trust
KinTechnology
Precision Castparts Corp
Army National Guard
Providence Health Group
Coastal
IBEW and United Workers Federal Credit Union
AND MORE!
Why Junior Achievement?
Oregon's families currently face serious economic challenges that could potentially impact the future health and viability of our communities. Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people for their future economic success. With a focus on low-income and underserved communities, our programs enable K-12 students to become empowered, self-sufficient adults capable of managing finances, succeeding in their career goals and creating the businesses of the future. By connecting classroom learning with real life, students recognize the value of education. Junior Achievement programs have a proven impact at addressing work readiness, improving graduation rates, and boosting financial literacy and social mobility.
The brilliant students of today will guide us all towards a better tomorrow. Here at Junior Achievement, we aim to educate and inspire this young generation towards their highest potential.
Interested students, educators, and companies can learn more and register here!