Summer 2020
Our vision remains focused text
Whether it is couch or classroom learning, JA of North Central Ohio is committed to our next generation and continues adapting to meet the new needs of our community partners. This means a shift in events, volunteer opportunities and our approach to classroom learning with innovative and easy-to-use adaptations of JA program favorites.

While we miss in-person conversations, your safety is paramount. And though we are working remotely and celebrating appreciation weeks, scholarships and awards apart for now, our mission remains to invest and to empower today's youth and tomorrow's leaders together.

Stay safe and healthy,

Lori McCleese
President, Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio
Stay Active with JA
Are You Up for the Challenge?
We are excited to bring family fun directly to you! Perfect for employee bonding, family time or finally proving that you are the smartest friend, the JA Trivia Challenge gives you 3 opportunities to compete for trivia superiority! Events will be Thursday nights, starting June 11, 2020 through June 25th.
New Golf Classic Dates
golfer with Golf Classic logo overlay
With your health in mind, our Golf Classics have moved to August. Please see below for new dates as well as registration and sponsorship links!

Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 | 9:00 AM Shotgun start

Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 | 12:00 PM Shotgun start
Senior Spotlight
YouChoose Takes First
With much anticipation in the air, Lori McCleese and Kim Stout, President of Coastal Pet Products and presenting sponsor of the 2020 JA Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo, revealed the this year's winning student companies on a May 15th Facebook Live event. [Read more]

Congratulations to:
  • 1st: YouChoose, Hoover High School
  • 2nd: ColorWall, Lake High School
  • 3rd: ScreenBreak, Hoover High School

Of the six local JA companies that applied to JA USA's National Student Leadership Summit virtual competition (June 15-18), ColorWall and YouChoose have been chosen to compete. Best of luck, teams!
8 Seniors Receive JA Scholarships
"The class of 2020 is missing out on many milestone traditions, which makes honoring our scholarship recipients this year even more meaningful," Lori McCleese shares, regarding 2020 high school seniors. "Their resilience and determination through these challenges is inspiring."
Senior portraits of 2020 scholarship winners
Education Updates
Digital Education Resources Continue to Roll Out
Summer is just around the corner but that doesn't mean financial learning has to take a vacation. Let JA sharpen kids' minds with career, economic and entrepreneurship activities that can be used as summer enrichment tools. Check out digital resources below!

What's new this Fall? Say, "Hello!" to redesigned favorites like JA Titan and a JA Company pop-up model as well as self-guided career exploration - and more! Details soon!

Questions about summer learning or new programs? Contact Denice Schafer at (330) 433-0063 ext. 104 for more information!
Volunteer & Teacher Spotlight
Though both Volunteer and Teacher Appreciation Weeks fell during this season of remote learning and working, our wonderful communities were able to rally together to say thank you in many creative ways!

We can't say enough about our outstanding JA educators and volunteers; your daily commitment to students is shaping brighter futures. Especially now, those tomorrows are more important than ever for students to focus on.

Thank you for sticking with JA throughout unforeseen challenges; we are honored to partner with you and look forward to when we can see you again!
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