JA Events
JA of Southwest New England Events
At JA of Southwest New England, 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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JA Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024At the JA Stock Market Challenge, teams compete utilizing simulated funds to invest and trade within a fictitious market, vying for the largest portfolio. Teams track stock performance on the event screens and identify trends based on the hot tips and press releases shared. Due to the volatile market, and the games frantic pace, teams are challenged as they compete for the largest portfolio by the end of trading.
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2025 Business Hall of Fame
When: Tuesday, April 01, 2025Join Us to Celebrate Excellence!
Junior Achievement honors its Hall of Fame recipients for their outstanding leadership, remarkable success in business, and significant contributions to the community. Our past honorees include visionary entrepreneurs, influential CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies, all of whom have made extraordinary achievements and continue to shape the future of Connecticut.
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2025 Golf Classic
When: Monday, June 02, 2025The Junior Achievement Classic, benefiting Junior Achievement of Southwest New England (JASWNE), is recognized as the leading golf event in Central New England. It offers business and community leaders a unique opportunity to connect with key clients and partners, all while supporting JASWNE's mission to inspire and prepare young people for success.
PAST EVENTS
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2024 JA Office Warriors
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024The fifth annual JA Office Warriors will take place on June 27, 2024. This event brings local CT corporate teams together to compete in wacky office games including Water Cooler Bowling, and K-Cup Towers. Show JA students how it's done and inspire them to be warriors in their own pursuit of the American Dream!
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2024 Golf Classic
When: Monday, June 03, 2024The Junior Achievement Classic, benefiting Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, has earned a well-deserved reputation as the premier golf event in Central New England. The JA Classic provides top business and community leaders the opportunity to entertain their best clients and customers while supporting our mission.
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2024 Partners in Achievement Breakfast
When: Thursday, May 16, 2024On May 16th join us in Hartford as we showcase the incredible students, volunteers, and educators who have benefited from their JA experiences. There will also be a great opportunity to network with local businesses. This annual event celebrates JA's impact in the community, features students who have experienced JA in their classrooms, and highlights the critical need for financial literacy and workforce readiness programs in our schools. This event is considered one of Connecticuts best opportunities to network with the top business leaders from across the state.
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2024 Business Hall of Fame
When: Tuesday, April 02, 2024JA honors Hall of Fame recipients for their leadership, success in business, and community involvement. Past recipients include entrepreneurs, CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies, who have achieved extraordinary successes and continue to help shape Connecticut. Please join us in person for the combined Hartford and New Haven event this year!
JA's Play 4 JA Events are a great way for companies and individuals to support students in their community with friendly fundraising and competition among colleagues, friends, and family. These offerings allow you to do some good while having fun.
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2023 JA Office Warriors
When: Thursday, June 29, 2023The forth annual JA Office Warriors will take place on June 29, 2023. This event brings local CT corporate teams together to compete in wacky office games including Water Cooler Bowling, and K-Cup Towers. Show JA students how it's done and inspire them to be warriors in their own pursuit of the American Dream!
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2023 Golf Classic
When: Monday, June 05, 2023The Junior Achievement Classic, benefiting Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, has earned a well-deserved reputation as the premier golf event in Central New England. The JA Classic provides top business and community leaders the opportunity to entertain their best clients and customers while supporting our mission.
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2023 Partners in Achievement Breakfast
When: Wednesday, May 03, 2023Join us back in person at this years combined Hartford and New Haven Partners in Achievement Breakfast! Hear from Junior Achievements incredible students, volunteers, and educators firsthand and feel the difference JA makes.
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2023 Business Hall of Fame
When: Tuesday, April 04, 2023JA honors Hall of Fame recipients for their leadership, success in business, and community involvement. Past recipients include entrepreneurs, CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies, who have achieved extraordinary successes and continue to help shape Connecticut. Please join us in person for the combined Hartford and New Haven event this year!
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2022 JA Office Warriors
When: Thursday, June 16, 2022The third annual JA Office Warriors will take place on June 25, 2020. This event brings local CT corporate teams together to compete in wacky office games including Water Cooler Bowling, K-Cup Towers, and Rubber Band Archery. Show JA students how it's done and inspire them to be warriors in their own pursuit of the American Dream!
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2022 Golf Classic - SOLD OUT
When: Monday, June 06, 2022The Junior Achievement Classic, benefiting Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, has earned a well-deserved reputation as the premier golf event in Central New England. The JA Classic provides top business and community leaders the opportunity to entertain their best clients and customers while supporting our mission.
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2022 Partners in Achievement Breakfast
When: Friday, May 13, 2022Since its inception 18 years ago in Hartford, and 12 years ago in New Haven, the Partners in Achievement breakfast has grown exponentially. This event showcases the incredible students, volunteers, and educators who have benefited from their JA experiences. It also provides a great opportunity to network with local businesses.
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2022 Business Hall of Fame
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022JA honors Hall of Fame recipients for their leadership, success in business, and community involvement. Past recipients include entrepreneurs, CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies, who have achieved extraordinary successes and continue to help shape Connecticut.
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JA Responds 2022
When: Thursday, March 10, 2022JA RESPONDS is a series of round table discussions aimed at engaging local voices in problem-solving and thought leadership. We will feature local parents, students, educators, business leaders, and community members who believe in the mission of Junior Achievement and are committed to creating a better future for young people in Connecticut and beyond.
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2021 Virtual JA Office Warriors
When: Thursday, June 24, 2021This event brings local CT corporate teams together to compete in wacky office games including Water Cooler Bowling, K-Cup Towers, and Rubber Band Archery. Show JA students how it's done and inspire them to be warriors in their own pursuit of the American Dream!
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2021 JA Golf Classic
When: Monday, June 07, 2021The Junior Achievement Classic, benefiting Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, has earned a well-deserved reputation as the premier golf event in Central New England. The JA Classic provides top business and community leaders the opportunity to entertain their best clients and customers while supporting our mission.
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2021 Virtual Partners in Achievement Breakfast
When: Friday, May 14, 2021Since its inception 17 years ago in Hartford, and 11 years ago in New Haven, the Partners in Achievement breakfast has grown exponentially. This event showcases the incredible students, volunteers, and educators who have benefited from their JA experiences. It also provides a great opportunity to network with local businesses.
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JA Responds
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2021JA RESPONDS is a series of round table discussions aimed at engaging local voices in problem-solving and thought leadership. We will feature local parents, students, educators, business leaders, and community members who believe in the mission of Junior Achievement and are committed to creating a better future for young people in Connecticut and beyond.
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2021 Virtual Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, April 08, 2021JA honors Hall of Fame recipients for their leadership, success in business, and community involvement. Past recipients include entrepreneurs, CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies, who have achieved extraordinary successes and continue to help shape Connecticut.
JA's Play 4 JA Events are a great way for companies and individuals to support students in their community with friendly fundraising and competition amoung colleagues, friends, and family. These offerings allow you to do some good while having fun.
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2019 Partners in Achievement Breakfast - New Haven
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019Based on the great success of the Hartford-area events, the Partners in Achievement Breakfast in New Haven was launched in 2009 and this year attracted nearly 200 guests. This event showcases the incredible students, volunteers, and educators from the New Haven region who have benefited from their JA experiences. It also provides a great opportunity to network with local business leaders.
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