Hello JA Achievers!

We hope you are as excited as we are to start the Company Program year. This is the first email in our weekly emails where we will be providing updates and reminders.

For all the achievers that joined us Wednesday evening - thank you for attending the Company Program orientation!

Please find in this email:
  • A copy of the slides and the recording from orientation
  • Event Survey
  • How to access the JA Campus
  • Next Steps before your first meeting
Virtual JA Company Program Orientation

Recordings & Slides
If you were unable to attend orientation or want to review the sessions you can find the recordings and slides below.

Main Stage
Included: keynote speaker, Michael Katchen (CEO of Wealthsimple), and Company Program updates.

First Year Students
Included: More information about the Company Program cycle

Returning Students
Included: Tips from an experienced JA alumna and advisor
Proudly supported by:
The Wealthsimple Foundation is an organization with a mission to increase equitable access to post-secondary education across Canada. They do so by ensuring education surrounding financial literacy is accessible to everyone. This year, we at Junior Achievement, have the opportunity to partner with the Wealthsimple Foundation and continue to prepare students to succeed in an ever-changing global economy. Learn more about Wealthsimple here.
Event Survey

To provide your feedback and help us make this event even better for future years, please complete the short event survey here.
Next Steps

  1. Complete the Goal Sheet - complete before your first Company Program meeting
  2. Brainstorm Ideas - you can start brainstorming product ideas to bring to your meeting. Start observing what you wish you had and what annoys you and write those down in order to come up with product solutions.
  3. Parent Consent Form - ask your parent/guardian if they have completed the parent consent form. This must be completed before you start Company Program.
  4. Mark your calendar - Check out the Company Program Calendar for key dates and deadlines here.
  5. Wait for an email from your Advisors - your advisors will be emailing you about your meeting details. Contact JA if you don't hear from your advisors 24 hours before your meeting.
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!

If you have any issues, please email companyprogram@jacentralontario.org
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.

Thank you for your interest in the program and we look forward to connecting with you soon!

From your JA Central Ontario Company Program Team
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