Anderson High School

JA IT’S MY BUSINESS® - Fall 2024

  • Program and Description: JA It's My Business! provides students an opportunity to learn how to turn an idea into a business. The program introduces students to the process of design thinking as a problem-solving process and provides an authentic entrepreneurial experience for students, with each session building toward a product-pitch competition.

  • Time Commitment: One hour per week for Six-week program with a culminating pitch competition.

  • Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.

  • Start Date: September 18 & 19

  • Volunteer need: 1 or 2 in-person volunteers per class.

  • Days and Times:

    • A-1 Wed 9:05 AM 10:35 AM

    • A-2 Wed 11:12 AM 12:42 PM

    • A-3 Wed 1:30 PM 3:00 PM

    • A-4 Wed 3:05 PM 4:35 PM

    • B-7 Thur 1:29 PM 2:59 PM

    • B-8 Thur 3:05 PM 4:35 PM

JA Be Entrepreneurial® - Fall 2024

Program and Description: JA Be Entrepreneurial introduces students to the essential elements of a practical business plan and then challenges them to start an entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. Students will learn about advertising, competitive advantages, financing, marketing, and product development.

  • Duration: One hour weekly, 8 weeks

  • Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.

  • Volunteer need: 1 - 2 per class

  • Start Date: September 18

  • Days and Times:

    • A-1 Wed 9:05 AM 10:30 AM

    • A-4 Wed 3:00 AM 4:35 AM

JA COMPANY PROGRAM® - Spring 2025

Program and Description: JA Company Program unlocks the innate ability in high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community by launching a business venture and unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit. The program focuses on Company Ops, the majority of meeting time, where students build and manage their business. Meeting-specific, student-friendly materials and resources increase student interaction and emphasize JA’s experiential approach to learning. JA Company Advisors guide students through building and running their businesses. 

  • Time Commitment: Meeting with your company one hour per week for 13 weeks.

  • Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.

  • Start Date: December 2024

  • Volunteer need: 1 or 2 in-person volunteers per class.

  • Days and Times:

    • A-1 Wed 9:05 AM 10:30 AM

    • A-4 Wed 3:00 AM 4:35 AM

Thank You to our JA of Central Texas Partners!