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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!

November 2024

Thu
21

JA Stock Market Challenge

When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Where: Stanley Black & Decker
Time: 10:00 AM ET

At 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 game’s frantic pace, teams are challenged as they compete for the largest portfolio by the end of trading.

April 2025

Tue
1

2025 Business Hall of Fame

When: Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Join 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.

June 2025

Mon
2

2025 Golf Classic

When: Monday, June 02, 2025
Where: Tumble Brook Country Club
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The 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

June 2024

Thu
27

2024 JA Office Warriors

When: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Where: Creative Office Resources
Time: 4:30 PM ET

The 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!

Mon
3

2024 Golf Classic

When: Monday, June 03, 2024
Where: Tumble Brook Country Club
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The 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.

May 2024

Thu
16

2024 Partners in Achievement Breakfast

When: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown
Time: 8:00 AM ET

On 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 Connecticut’s best opportunities to network with the top business leaders from across the state.

April 2024

Tue
2

2024 Business Hall of Fame

When: Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown
Time: 5:30 PM ET

JA 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!

July 2023


When: TBD

2023-24 Play 4 JA

Where: Various

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.

June 2023

Thu
29

2023 JA Office Warriors

When: Thursday, June 29, 2023
Where: OFI
Time: 4:30 PM ET

The 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!

Mon
5

2023 Golf Classic

When: Monday, June 05, 2023
Where: Tumble Brook Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

The 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.

May 2023

Wed
3

2023 Partners in Achievement Breakfast

When: Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Join us back in person at this year’s combined Hartford and New Haven Partners in Achievement Breakfast! Hear from Junior Achievement’s incredible students, volunteers, and educators firsthand and feel the difference JA makes.

April 2023

Tue
4

2023 Business Hall of Fame

When: Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown
Time: 5:30 PM ET

JA 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!

June 2022

Thu
16

2022 JA Office Warriors

When: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Where: OFI
Time: 4:30 PM ET

The 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!

Mon
6

2022 Golf Classic - SOLD OUT

When: Monday, June 06, 2022
Where: Tumble Brook Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

The 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.

May 2022

Fri
13

2022 Partners in Achievement Breakfast

When: Friday, May 13, 2022
Where: Virtual
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Since 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.

April 2022

Tue
12

2022 Business Hall of Fame

When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Where: TBD
Time: 7:00 PM ET

JA 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.

March 2022

Thu
10

JA Responds 2022

When: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Where: Virtual
Time: 12:00 PM ET

JA 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.

June 2021

Thu
24

2021 Virtual JA Office Warriors

When: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 3:30 PM ET

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!

Mon
7

2021 JA Golf Classic

When: Monday, June 07, 2021
Where: Tumble Brooke Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

The 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.

May 2021

Fri
14

Where: Virtual
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Since 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.

April 2021

Wed
21

JA Responds

When: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 12:00 PM ET

JA 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.

Thu
8

2021 Virtual Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, April 08, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 7:00 PM ET

JA 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.

March 2021

Where: Virtual

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.

November 2019

Wed
20

2019 Partners in Achievement Breakfast - New Haven

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Where: New Haven Lawn Club
Time: 7:15 AM ET

Based 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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