JA Events

The sixth annual JA Office Warriors will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025. This event brings local CT corporate teams together to compete in wacky office games including Computer Box Skiing, Water Cooler Bowling, K-Cup Towers, and many more! Show JA students how it's done and help them become champions in their pursuit of success and opportunity.

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.

On May 15th 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.