JA Company Kick-Off

The IPAS seniors in the business strand participated in Ignite the Spark Kick-Off Event at Tarrant County College on Wednesday, September 28th for the Junior Achievement (JA) Company Program. The event begins 13 week long sessions this fall, followed by extensive preparation for competition and liquidation in the spring semester. It is computer based and business volunteers will serve as consultants to the students, as they work through the program to develop their business venture. The student team will use creativity, planning, marketing, sales, organizational and leadership skills to start an actual business. They will make decisions and answer questions about funding, management and teamwork. Major benefits of participating in the JA Company Program are networking with local executives, learning from entrepreneurs and developing professional skills. Qualified students who complete a JA program can also apply for a local JA Scholarship.