Hello JA Achievers!

We hope you had a great first meeting with your team this past week. Let's take a look at Week 2!

Included in this email:
  • Virtual Governors' Celebration
  • Student Management Training
  • JA Canada Campus
  • Getting Ready for Week 2

For your reference:
  • Week 1 Email
JA Virtual Governors' Celebration | November 30, 2021

You are invited to apply for a spot to attend this year's Networking Workshop & JA Virtual Governors' Celebration on November 30th!

Networking Workshop, sponsored by Finastra
About: At this workshop, learn tips for networking online and have time to network with fellow alumni and Finastra volunteers
Date: Tuesday November 30th
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
This will be a virtual event.

JA Governors' Celebration, presented by Scotiabank
About: During JA's Annual Fundraiser, you will have an opportunity to hear student alumni stories, take photos at a virtual photo booth, as well as network with industry professionals through a text chat. 
Date: Tuesday November 30th
Event Time:
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Networking
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Main Event
Event Dress Code: Business 
This will be a virtual event. 

To apply for a spot, please complete complete this form by Friday, November 12th at 5 p.m. https://forms.gle/LVi6QLWNvpGWJ1uk7

PLEASE NOTE:
  • Only a limited number of spots are available!
  • In order to be considered to attend the JA Governors' Celebration you MUST also be available for the Networking Workshop as outlined above. 
  • You will be notified if you have been selected to attend the two events below.
  • Priority will be given to returning students and alumni. 
Student Management Training | November 27, 2021

Student Management Training, supported by Scotiabank
Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual Platform TBA

Student Management Training is an opportunity for Company Program students to learn more about the Company Program departments, hear from guest speakers and participate in a team challenge. 

This year, Student Management Training is MANDATORY for all students participating in the JA Company Program. 

We have an exciting program including:
  • Breakout Sessions for each mandatory department/role: President, Finance, Technology, HR, Sales, Marketing and Production (students will have an opportunity to select which breakout session they are most interested in exploring)
  • World of Choices: We will be inviting 3 guest speakers to share their career journey with students and answer questions
  • Jack Talk: Jack.org is Canada's only charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health

Please save the date in your calendars and keep an eye out for an email to register for the event next week!
Accessing the JA Campus for program resources

To access the JA Company Program resources, please follow these steps:
  1. Create an account on JAcampus.org (by clicking on the sign up button at the top of the page). This account is different than your login used at registration.
  2. Scroll down on this page and click on the Go To Program button under Student Company Program Materials
  3. Click on Student Company Program Materials (click on Enrol Me)
  4. Then you will have access to the resources available
  5. We suggest bookmarking this page, as you will be using it frequently!

PLEASE NOTE:
  • The login is NOT the same as registration. You must create a new account.
  • You must select the Company Program materials listed as "STUDENT COMPANY PROGRAM MATERIALS" - if it doesn't say student, it's the wrong one
  • Your instructions are not the same as the instructions for advisors to access their resources.

If you have any issues, please email companyprogram@jacentralontario.org
Getting Ready for Week 2

For your second meeting, you will be meeting any new students who have joined your program since last week, determining your team norms, learning more about the executive team selection process and continuing your brainstorming!

Team/Group Norms:
  • Some team norms will include: being on camera (!), being on time, checking emails/communication tools and responding within X amount of time, giving everyone opportunity to share and contribute, etc.

Executive Team Selection:
  • Your advisors will let you know what the process will be to run for an executive position.
  • Review the Executive Team Roles to see if you're interested in running for any of the positions.

Brainstorming (workshop video link below!):

Collaborative Tools & Team Engagement:
  • If you're looking for some collaborative tools or team engagement ideas, please see here.
Weekly Emails

Advisor and Student emails are being sent separately for now as we get the program up and going. We will then transition to one weekly email reminder for both Advisor and Students.

Week 1 Student Email (sent Oct 29): https://conta.cc/3jMEWg6
If you recently registered and did not attend orientation, make sure you review the recordings in the Week 1 email.
JA Company Program Policies and Guidelines

To ensure a safe and fun program experience for all, we ask that all students adhere to the JA Company Program Policies and Guidelines. Please review these guidelines before your participation in the program.

To highlight a few policies and guidelines
  • Be on camera at your meetings
  • Join the meeting with your full name
  • Be respectful and professional when communicating - both in written and verbal communications
  • Be respectful to all team members (including advisors)
  • Most importantly, remember to have fun!
If you have any questions, please contact us at companyprogram@jacentralontario.org.

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