Hello Achievers and Advisors,

*Please note that this weekly update is being sent to both Achievers and Advisors in the program - please ensure you are all reviewing these updates and reminders!*

Included in this email:
  • Business Plan and Fixed Costs
  • Team Engagement
  • Optional Exam Break
  • Social Media Challenge Week
  • CP Social Hour
  • Battle of the Ads Workshop
  • Company Program Trade Show & Social Media Form 
  • Mid-Year Achiever & Advisor Survey
  • Introduction to Public Speaking
  • Upcoming Deadlines
Business Plan and Fixed Costs

Deadline: Friday, January 21 - DUE TODAY
Business Plan
*10 Team Challenge Pts* for Business Plan
Teams are required to completed the Lean Business Plan. Click here for template.
Submit your completed business plan here.

Deadline Extended: Tuesday, February 1st
Fixed Costs - First Instalment $75
*10 Team Challenge Pts* for Fixed Costs #1
Teams are required to pay Fixed Costs. Click here for more information.
***Thank you to everyone who has submitted and to all those that have reached out for an extension. Given that there have been a number of delays and challenges this year, I will extend the deadline. If you have not yet submitted, the new deadline is Feb 1st. 
Team Engagement

The start of 2022 hasn't been easy and you may all be feeling the virtual fatigue just a bit more. On top of that there is lots going on and you might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unsure of next steps.

Rest assured, this is normal! I want to encourage you to take a step back and find time in your meetings to reflect, re-energize and have fun. Maybe a few minutes is all you need, maybe it's longer - do some ice-breakers, games or even just chat openly about things that are not CP-related: favourite recent movies/shows, etc.

If you need some ideas of tools you can use, please see here (page 3).
Optional Exam Break

The CP Calendar indicates that next week (January 24-28) is an optional exam break.

Teams are welcome and encouraged to continue their weekly meetings and take advantage of this extra week in the program. However, if there are students that are scheduled for exams, their absences will not affect their attendance for this week.
Social Media Challenge Week

Dates: January 31 - February 4, 2022

The Social Media Challenge Week is coming up soon! This is your team's chance to gain Team Challenge points over the course of a week by posting on social media each day.

Please review the guidelines and submission requirements here:
CP Social Hour (for Achievers)

Date: Friday, February 4
Time: 4 to 5 p.m. on Zoom

We invite achievers to join us for a virtual CP Social Hour on Friday, February 4th from 4 to 5 p.m. During this hour, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Network with your peers enrolled in this year's Company Program
  • Share ideas and best practices within your different departments 
  • Hear updates regarding the CP Awards, Trade Show and more
  • Speak to a CP Team Member (we'll be available to answer any general or specific to your team questions)
  • We will also announce the Social Media Challenge Week winners! 

Where it asks for your company name, please use your JA student company name.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Battle of the Ads - Register Now!

Date: Thursday, February 10
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom

We are so excited to announce that Cognizant will be leading this year's Battle of the Ads Commercial Workshop!

About the Workshop: Learn from the experts on what makes an effective commercial and how you can create one for your team.

About the Contest: Teams will be invited to compete in this year's Battle of the Ads Commercial Contest. You will have until Friday, March 25th to submit your commercial. Contest details and requirements will be shared following the workshop.

Where it asks for your company name, please use your JA student company name.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*10 Team Challenge Pts will be awarded to teams with 2+ students attending for the full event.
Company Program Trade Show & Social Media Form

Social Media & Trade Show Form
Deadline: Friday, February 18
*10 Team Challenge Pts* for submitting Social Media & Trade Show Form

Teams will submit a form outlining their product/service for JA to use at Trade Show and to promote student teams on social media. 


As part of the submission, students are asked to provide a sales pitch video. Please review the sales pitch requirements here (including page 8 for guidelines).

Mid-Year Achiever & Advisor Survey

If you haven't completed the mid-year survey, please take a moment to fill it out here.

We would welcome your honest feedback on the program so far and to hear how we can continue to support you and your team to success.

Thank you!
Introduction to Public Speaking on the JA Campus

For achievers who would like to get some tips on public speaking, there is an introduction to public speaking course on the JA Campus you can access. It is free enrolment - you just need to log into the JA Campus and enrol yourself here.
Upcoming Deadlines

For the full CP Calendar, please bookmark this page:

All deadlines are due at 11:59 PM on the dates listed below.

Submissions can be made by an advisor or by a student - please communicate with your team to determine who will submit on behalf of the team.

Friday, January 21 - Business Plan and Fixed Cost #1 Due
*10 Team Challenge Pts* for Business Plan
Submit your business plan here

Tuesday, February 1 - Fixed Cost #1 Due (Extension)
*10 Team Challenge Pts* for Fixed Costs #1

Friday, February 18 - Social Media & Trade Show Form Due
*10 Team Challenge Pts* for Social Media & Trade Show Form
Submit your form here

FOR REFERENCE
JA Canada Campus

The weekly instructions and materials can be viewed on the JA Canada Campus: https://www.jacampus.org/

Are you still having login issues? Please email me.
Weekly Emails

A copy of all weekly emails can be found here:
Quote of the Week

"Remember why you started." (Unknown)

This week's quote is a reminder to reflect back on why you started this journey in the first place. When things get busy, stressful or overwhelming, it's easy to lose focus and forget all the reasons why you got started. Sometimes reflecting back will give you a renewed perspective - and all those little things won't seem so overwhelming.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the information provided above, please do not hesitate to email me.

Thank you!

Lucia Ly (she/her)
Manager, Company Program | JA Central Ontario
T: 437.703.2375| E: lly@jacentralontario.org
 
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