Volunteer Newsletter * July 2019
SAVE THE DATE!
The 4th Annual JA JobSpark will take place on
September 24-25, 2019 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Thank you for volunteering at JA JobSpark 2018!
An event of this magnitude is possible because of volunteer support from
business and community partners. You made a difference by being
part of this experience and we look forward to seeing you at JA JobSpark 2019!
JA EduSpark Teacher Externship
On June 26 & 27, Junior Achievement held our very first JA EduSpark Teacher Externship. 32 educators had the opportunity to learn about trends and skills needed for future career opportunities for their students through direct exposure to in-demand careers. Our educators were able to tour the facilities, interact with industry professionals, and hear from panels of experts at IKORCC, Republic Airways, & Salesforce.

Is your company or organization interested in hosting a JA Eduspark Industry Tour or Teacher Externship? Contact Cindyk@jaindy.org for more information!
Cluster Planning
The Government, Law and Public Services cluster is working on finalizing their hands-on experiences for  #jajobsparkindy . Thanks to all of the cluster members who participated in last month's meeting and to our Co-Chairs from  Indiana Department of Workforce Development ,  Indiana Commission for Higher Education  and  EmployIndy .
The Big Picture
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is determined to foster financial literacy in all of our area youth. JA JobSpark, is one of many initiatives in a continuum of programs offered in Pre-K through 12th grade.

Junior Achievement educates young people in the areas of   career exploration ,  work readiness ,  entrepreneurship ,  financial literacy   and  philanthropy  and inspires them to explore and create opportunities, make good decisions, and believe in their potential. There are many unique programs available, including two capstone experiences: JA BizTown for 5th graders and JA JobSpark for 8th graders.

Volunteers from area businesses deliver prepared curriculum to students in their classrooms during a JA Day or a weekly JA Program. The curriculum meets educational standards and is engaging at an age-appropriate level. Many of our volunteers remember when a JA volunteer came to their classroom, inspiring them to give back as a JA volunteer! Interested in volunteering for a JA Day? Contact Sally Mann , Program Manager, to sign up today!
2019 Sponsors
Thank you to those who have already committed to a sponsorship for JA JobSpark 2019! Click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

Allied Automation- Bronze
Allison Transmission- Silver
Celebrate Science- Bronze
Community Health Network- Gold
Cook Regentec- Silver
Corteva Agriscience-Bronze
DEFENDERS- Diamond
Deloitte- Silver
Ed Martin- Gold
Eli Lilly and Company- Presenting
Ernst & Young- Bronze
FHLBank Indianapolis-Bronze
Franciscan Health- Silver
Gadellnet- Bronze
Gaylor Electric- Bronze
Health & Hospital Corporation- Bronze
Huntington Bank- Silver
IKORCC-VIP Experience & Tour
Indiana Corn Marketing Council- Bronze
Indiana Soybean Alliance- Bronze
IN-MaC- Curriculum
IPL- Gold
IU Health- Diamond
Ivy Tech Community College- Post Secondary
J.P Morgan Chase- Bronze
Kronos- Bronze
Rehabilitation Hospital of IN- Bronze
Roche Indianapolis- JA EduSpark
Safety Management Group- Silver
Salesforce- Diamond
St. Vincent- Silver
Strada Education Network- Platinum
Strategic Capital Partners- Bronze
The Capital Group Companies- Silver
UPS- Silver
Vincennes University- Post Secondary
Wilhelm-Bronze
Why JA? Because tomorrow's leaders
need role models today.
For more information on JA JobSpark, please visit www.jajobspark.org
or contact Molly Grooms at molly@jaindy.org
If you enjoyed volunteering for JA JobSpark, check out our other Junior Achievement volunteer opportunities! Email Sally@jaindy.org or Lacia@jaindy.org for more information.