JA Fellows Outstanding Young Business Person Award

The Outstanding Young Business Person is a 9th-12th grade student who embraces opportunity and entrepreneurship, has a clear desire to be a better person, promotes innovative thinking and continues to grow personally and professionally.  We are looking for students who demonstrate growth over their JA Fellows experience. The OYBP will be able to acknowledge challenges they faced in their company and how they overcame those challenges.  This person will display professionalism, great communication skills, and have in interest in pursuing a career in business. 

There are two phases for this opportunity: 

Part 1 – Essay & Student Resume Submission

Part 2 – In-person Interview 

OYBP Part 1 - Essay 

The first part of the individual competition requires all interested students to e-mail a 250-500 word response to the statement below along with a current student resume by 8:00pm on Friday, February 10, 2017 to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com.

Responses are to be typed as a professional word document and included as an attachment.  

The students with the top responses will move onto the second phase consisting of an in-person interview.  Please, note that you have to be present the day of the competition for the interview. No Skype or phone interviews will be permitted. 

Essay Topic
The JA Fellows theme this year is Intentional Success. For your essay, please write a letter to your 25-year-old self, describing how focusing on intentional success while in the JA Fellows program has helped you to get where you are at that period of your life. Please explain how the concept of intentional success has transcended personal, educational, and professional boundaries. Additionally, describe who you are at the age of 25, and what you are doing at that stage in your life. Touch on the ways in which having the opportunity to become an entrepreneur in high school impacted your post-secondary plans, your current profession, your business expertise, and your outlook on life.  
                      
OYBP Part 2: Interview

Interviews will take place at the annual competition in front of a panel of judges.  Student must be present the day of the competition and on time for their interview (Skype or phone interviews are not permitted).  Interview times will be available on the day of the competition.

Interviews will be a maximum of 8 minutes in length and may cover any aspect of your JA Fellows experience.  Should any questions be asked about current events or trends (from a business perspective), all students will be given the same prior notice about the potential topics or questions.  

JA Fellows 2017 Senior Scholarship

The JA Fellows Senior Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who best exemplify the passion and spirit of the JA Fellows program.

Scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of the completed application, feedback from volunteers and staff, and demonstrated financial need.  Financial need is not a necessary component of the scholarship, but could be a contributing factor. 

To access the 2017 Senior Scholarship Application click here.

All application materials must be submitted together and sent via email, fax, or mail by 8:00pm Friday, February 10, 2017.

• Email: jafellowsdocs@gmail.com
• Fax: 404.584.5800 Please include a cover page ATTN: JA Fellows
• Mail: JA of Georgia 460 Abernathy Road, Atlanta GA 30328 (postmarked date no later than February 8, 2017)

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

JA Fellows Commercial Video - Deadline extended to 01/13/17

JA Fellows Commercial Video

The Commercial Video Competition is apart of the Annual JA Fellows Competition.  This category has a deadline prior to the event in March.  We have aligned the deadline at an earlier point in the program so that your company commercial can be an effective tool for marketing.

Criteria

Ø    The video should grab the viewers’ attention and highlight the company’s product or service in an innovative way. The commercial should bring to life the benefits and use of your product in a way that will be memorable for viewers. 

Ø    The clip should clearly demonstrate how the product adds value/fulfills a need for the target market.  

Ø    The maximum time allocated for each commercial is 2 minutes.

Ø    To submit please provide video in .mov, quicktime or mp4 file format to a large file sharing site like DROPBOX and email the link to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com by Friday, 01/13/17 at 12:00p.m.  Once received, videos will then be uploaded on Junior Achievement of Georgia’s Facebook & YouTube pages on Tuesday, 01/17/17 and will remain on these platforms until Monday, 03/06/17. During this period, we encourage you to have people view, like, and share your videos as a promotion and exposure strategy.

Guidelines

Ø    Please note: All videos must adhere to copyright protection guidelines. Students may not use copyright protected images, music, or references without express written permission.  Proof of approval must be submitted to avoid disqualification. 

Ø    Commercial participants must include Fellows participants. Only original videos can be submitted and should not have been previously used for any other purpose.

Ø    Video should capture company name, innovative use of product, and state unit price.

Ø    When making your video, think of some of the best commercials you have seen – what made them the best and what made them memorable? Were they funny, innovative, or shocking? Did they tell a story? Did they speak to an experience you personally have felt?

Ø    For additional resources on making a video commercial consult the internet. There is a wealth of resources available to guide you in how to approach making a commercial advertisement. Be sure to project your voices loud when recording so all audio can be heard.

Key Points Assessed by Judges

Ø    This year’s commercial judging will be done by a committee inclusive of JA of Georgia executives. They will take into account the following:

o   Innovation

o   Creativity

o   Video Quality

o   Ability to communicate:

§  Benefits of product

§  How the product adds value/fulfills a need for the target market

Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program

Every year, through The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program they help connect 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. They’re awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

Student Leaders is part of our ongoing commitment to preparing young people for a brighter future. If you or someone you know have a passion for improving the community, we’ll be accepting applications beginning October 31, 2016 through January 27, 2017. Click here to read the eligibility criteria and apply.

Babson College and Junior Achievement partnered scholarship opportunity

Students take advantage of an amazing opportunity offered in partnership between Babson College and Junior Achievement to offer a $20,000 per year merit scholarship for a Junior Achievement USA student who attends Babson.

Please review the details of the opportunity here and reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 1-800-488-3696 with any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, December 3, 2016, we will have a great Etsy Made Local Marketplace where handmade vendors can sell their goods to the adoring public!  We are keeping the vendor fees low to make this event accessible to lots more great vendors.

Register to be a VENDOR for Saturday's Etsy Made Local Marketplace.

Schedule for Saturday, December 3, 2016

Event is being held at Le Fais Do Do

6:30am Registration opens/Maker Marketplace setup begins

9:25am Makers are set up and ready to be open

9:30am Doors open to EARLY BIRD ticketholders (Get EARLY BIRD tickets!)

10:00am Doors open to GENERAL PUBLIC

(Get FREE tickets!)

 

Lots of ways to give back this season

Students find out more about how you can serve as a volunteer in your community over Thanksgiving.

Student of Integrity Scholarships

Center for Character Ethics is proud to announce the call for entries for our 2017 Student of Integrity Scholarships. The deadline for entries will be February 5^th, 2017.

Each year we give six $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

Students must attend an accredited high school in one of the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Fayette, Forsyth, Franklin, Fulton, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Henry, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Rabun, Rockdale, Spalding, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walton and White Counties.

Click here for more information.

JA Fellows Commercial Video Competition

JA Fellows Commercial Video

The Commercial Video Competition is apart of the Annual JA Fellows Competition.  This category has a deadline prior to the event in March.  We have aligned the deadline at an earlier point in the program so that your company commercial can be an effective tool for marketing.

Criteria

Ø    The video should grab the viewers’ attention and highlight the company’s product or service in an innovative way. The commercial should bring to life the benefits and use of your product in a way that will be memorable for viewers. 

Ø    The clip should clearly demonstrate how the product adds value/fulfills a need for the target market.  

Ø    The maximum time allocated for each commercial is 2 minutes.

Ø    To submit please provide video in .mov, quicktime or mp4 file format to a large file sharing site like DROPBOX and email the link to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com by Friday, 01/06/17 at 12:00p.m.  Once received, videos will then be uploaded on Junior Achievement of Georgia’s Facebook & YouTube pages on Tuesday, 01/17/17 and will remain on these platforms until Monday, 03/06/17. During this period, we encourage you to have people view, like, and share your videos as a promotion and exposure strategy.

Guidelines

Ø    Please note: All videos must adhere to copyright protection guidelines. Students may not use copyright protected images, music, or references without express written permission.  Proof of approval must be submitted to avoid disqualification. 

Ø    Commercial participants must include Fellows participants. Only original videos can be submitted and should not have been previously used for any other purpose.

Ø    Video should capture company name, innovative use of product, and state unit price.

Ø    When making your video, think of some of the best commercials you have seen – what made them the best and what made them memorable? Were they funny, innovative, or shocking? Did they tell a story? Did they speak to an experience you personally have felt?

Ø    For additional resources on making a video commercial consult the internet. There is a wealth of resources available to guide you in how to approach making a commercial advertisement. Be sure to project your voices loud when recording so all audio can be heard.

Key Points Assessed by Judges

Ø    This year’s commercial judging will be done by a committee inclusive of JA of Georgia executives. They will take into account the following:

o   Innovation

o   Creativity

o   Video Quality

o   Ability to communicate:

§  Benefits of product

§  How the product adds value/fulfills a need for the target market

Take Charge with the "JA Build Your Future App"

JA Build Your Future App

JA Build Your Future is an app that helps teens, their parents and teachers break down the cost of achieving young people's career goals into real, easy-to-understand numbers.
Created jointly by Junior Achievement USA and PwC, JA Build Your Future helps teens explore potential future income from a desired career and evaluate the cost of post-secondary education to help them make informed decisions.

In JA Build Your Future, teens can assess more than 100 careers, see what levels of education are required, then calculate the cost of education. Teens can then adjust the level of money they and their parents may contribute, combined with student loans they may need to secure. At the end of the exercise, teens are given a Return on Investment (ROI) score between 1 and 5. The score helps teens and their parents create a roadmap for success that will take them from choosing a career to calculating the cost of achieving it.

JA Build Your Future works on Apple and Android phones and tablets. Get the app now at Google Play or download JA Build Your Future for Apple for iPhone or iPad now! You may also use the online version of this app.

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Bank of America Charitable Foundation Student Leaders

Every year, through The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program they help connect 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. They’re awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

Student Leaders is part of our ongoing commitment to preparing young people for a brighter future. If you or someone you know have a passion for improving the community, we’ll be accepting applications beginning October 31, 2016 through January 27, 2017. Click here to read the eligibility criteria and apply.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award - Apply Today!

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service.

Created in 1995 by Prudential and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the program honors middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level.

Thus far, it has recognized more than 115,000 young people who've made a difference - and inspired countless others to consider how they might contribute to their communities.

The Spirit of Community Awards program also honors youth volunteers in countries outside the U.S. where Prudential has a significant presence: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, India, China and Brazil.

Please note that the application deadline is November 8, 2016. For more details on how to apply, please visit the Prudential Spirit website here.

Just in time for Officer Elections - Revamp your resume in minutes using JA My Way

JA My Way™ is designed to help you find a great career, learn about saving and budgeting, and find out how you can start a business.

New resources to help your create your resume and learn how to prepare for that important job or scholarship interview.

Check out this great resource today:  https://www.jamyway.org/dashboard/

Apply for a 2017 Young Entrepreneur Award

Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship - Deadline October 25, 2016 at noon ET.

Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes it possible for the nation’s top community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees by transferring to a selective four-year college or university. The Foundation provides up to $40,000 per year to each of approximately 85 deserving students selected annually, making it the largest private scholarship for two-year and community college transfer students in the country.

Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.

Selection Process and Criteria

The selection process for these awards is rigorous and highly competitive with approximately 85 scholarships awarded each year out of thousands  of applicants. A review panel of distinguished university admissions professionals and faculty judge the applicants using criteria including:

• Achievement and academic ability
• Financial need
• Persistence
• Leadership
• Service to others

For more information, click here.

College Scholarship - Applications due November 30, 2016 at noon ET.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for up to four years for undergraduate studies.
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.

This highly competitive scholarship includes:

• Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
• Ability to pursue any area of study
• Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid
• Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the college student experience

Click here for more information.

2017 Horatio Alger Scholarship

2017 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application Information

Apply at application.horatioalger.org from August 1 – October 25

Note: If the scholarship application deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended to the next business day

 

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, the personal aspiration to make a unique contribution to society, strength of character, and financial need.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The eligibility criteria to be considered for all Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

¨     Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer of 2017 with plans to enter college in the United States no later than the Fall following graduation

¨     Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four year-institution)

¨     Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

¨     Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities

¨     Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

¨     Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

¨     Be a United States citizen

 

 

2017 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application Information

Apply at application.horatioalger.org from August 1 – October 25

Note: If the scholarship application deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended to the next business day

 

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, the personal aspiration to make a unique contribution to society, strength of character, and financial need.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The eligibility criteria to be considered for all Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

¨     Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer of 2017 with plans to enter college in the United States no later than the Fall following graduation

¨     Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four year-institution)

¨     Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

¨     Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities

¨     Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

¨     Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

¨     Be a United States citizen

For more information, visit scholars.horatioalger.org

Bank of America Student Leaders

Every year, through our Student Leaders program we help connect 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. They’re awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

 Student Leaders is part of our ongoing commitment to preparing young people for a brighter future. If you or someone you know have a passion for improving the community, click here to learn more about our eligibility criteria. We will be accepting applications for the 2017 program from 10/31- 1/27.

In addition to paid summer internships, Student Leaders will participate in the 2017 Student Leaders Summit in Washington D.C. from July 9th-14th. This year’s summit will focus on building a more inclusive society and pathways to leadership. Check out the stories and videos below to see how young leaders learn about how government, the private and public sectors intersect to address community issues while they connect with peers, and find additional inspiration to strengthen their communities.

Horatio Alger Association - Scholarship for High School Seniors

The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.

 

The scholarship application for high school seniors is open until October 25th. Eligible students can receive up to $25,000 for college by applying here.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Scholarship Opportunity!

Introduction

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca-Cola System. Scholarship recipients excel academically and in service to others. Most Coca-Cola Scholars share a passion for social justice and many have overcome tremendous challenges to pursue their dreams.

High school seniors throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for one of our four-year, achievement-based scholarships. The application deadline is October 31.

 

Scholarships

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs.

THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 28th class in 2016, the Foundation has provided over 5,700 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $60 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Our application is open! If you are a current high school senior, you may apply here.

The application deadline is October 31, 2016.


Please click here to view eligibility requirements. 

 

 

 

Free Art School Prep Course for Maynard Jackson HS Students

 

#yourbasics

Launching on Tuesday, September 13, 3:30pm-5pm 
at Maynard H. Jackson High School, Art Room 1159*

#YOURBASICS is a free art school prep course designed for Maynard H. Jackson High School students interested in pursuing a college education in the arts. Led by a pool of distinguished local arts professionals, the course will provide students with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources needed to put together strong college applications.

Over the course, participants will learn about the art school admission process, enhance their writing and communication skills, learn how to document artwork and assemble a strong portfolio, and participate in a series of field trips to local arts institutions. This semester we are proud to present:
Andrew Bellury, MINT Gallery Co-Founder and Board Chair, Artist
Iman Person, WonderRoot's Arts Innovation Specialist, Walthall Artist Fellowship alum, & Artist
Laura Reylea, ArtsATL Executive Editor, Transgression Co-Curator, and Creative Writer

 

Dates and registration here.

 #YOURBASICS launched Spring 2016 at Maynard Jackson High School.
*Location subject to change. If updated, you will be notified via email and Shauna DeLong.

 

Emory University - Julia Robinson Math Festival - Sept. 10

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festivals inspire students to explore the richness and beauty of mathematics through activities that encourage collaborative, creative problem-solving. The festival provides an alternative to the competitive culture of math contests, with tables dedicated to different problems and activities, each with a mathematician standing by to offer guidance and encouragement without giving away too much. Says the Festival's Mathematics Director, Joshua Zucker, "We offer intriguing and challenging problems, puzzles, and activities, and a supportive setting for kids who like to take their time working on a problem. Students make whatever progress they make, they get help, they work with other kids, and eventually come to some kind of stopping point and go find another activity of interest."

Emory will be holding a festival on Saturday September 10th from 1 - 4 pm. It is aimed at students in grades 6 - 12, although advanced 4th and 5th graders may participate. You can register here.

Volunteering Opportunity: Become a Teen Volunteer at your Local Library!

 

Become a Teen Volunteer at your Local Library!

 

If you love to read, have a passion for education, or want to serve your local community, consider applying to be a teen volunteer at your local library.

Volunteer schedules are typically very flexible and not huge time commitments. Most libraries have a wide range of tasks they need help with from assisting with children's programs to tutoring to stocking shelves. Your library is sure to have a position that is of interest to you! Being a teen library volunteer will teach you valuable skills in a unique setting and will help to set you apart from other teens when applying to college, programs, and jobs.

Check the links below for county-specific information or look up your own local library branch if it is not listed below.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library

 

Clayton County Public Library

 

Cobb County Public Library  

 

DeKalb County Public Library

 

Douglas County Public Library

 

Gwinnett County Public Library

 

 



Wealthy Habits - Middle School Labor Day Program

Looking for a rewarding program for your middle schooler Labor Day break? Looking for a rewarding program for your middle schooler Labor Day break? Wealthy Habits has great news for you! We are offering our Money Basics program at a 10% discount 10a-5p Monday and Tuesday September 4 & 5 at our Dunwoody office 1200 Ashwood Pkwy Ste 155 Atlanta, GA 30338 Use Promo code: LaborDay when registering  Register Here!