Canyon Vista Middle School
JA It's My Business!® - Fall 2024
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. Volunteers help guide students through a business startup from its ideation, innovation, and market research through its design and prototyping.
Time Commitment: One hour weekly for 6 weeks.
Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.
Classes Start: October 2024
Class days: Day of week to be agreed upon with educator, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Times & Educator:
TBD - Mr. David Hampf’s Class
JA Company Program® - Spring 2024
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: One hour weekly for 12 weeks.
Training: Attend a JA Program Training where you'll receive materials and training prior to class.
Classes Start: December 2024
Class days: Day of week to be agreed upon with educator, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Times & Educator:
TBD - Mr. David Hampf’s Class
