Volunteer Page

Volunteer registration below. If you are registering several people from your company, for ease, you are welcome to email a spreadsheet with the form information to programs@jacentex.org.

JA E2: Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (Volunteers)Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Company

Position

Mobile Phone

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Volunteer Interest

Please select all roles you are interested in. You may choose multiple options if you'd like to volunteer all day.

Setup: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Student Pitch Coaching: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Breakdown and Cleanup: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Floaters: Assist with miscellaneous tasks throughout the day, including lunch setup and serving – 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Spanish Speaker?

Questions?

If driving, please add you plate number with your car's make and model.

We will submit to St. Ed's so you won't get a ticket. You can park anywhere not restricted, e.g. Professor parking.

November 20, 2024

St. Edward’s University, Ragsdale Center

Parking:

Ridesharing or hailing is encouraged. However, if volunteers plan to drive, they must provide their vehicle information (make, model, color, and license plate number) during registration to avoid being ticketed by St. Edward’s University. Volunteers may park in any unrestricted areas on campus.

About:

JA E2 is an incredible program opportunity for students to have the Austin entrepreneur experience while networking with inspiring and diverse professional role models, empowering them with self-confidence in their own abilities. E2 is designed to empower students to discover their future potential, continue developing their entrepreneurial mindset, meet new people, and build confidence while having fun!

The JA E2 experience kicks off in the classroom with JA It's My Business!® or JA Be Entrepreneurial® These programs introduce 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 pitch competition.

On the day of the JA E2 field trip- Students are paired with mentors to help refine their presentation, practices public speaking, etc. The day concludes with a pitch competition and awards ceremony.

-2024 JA E2 Details-

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Where: St. Edward’s University, Ragsdale Center- Moody Dr, Austin, TX 78704

What: Students will continue their entrepreneurship and leadership journey working with coaches to perfect their pitches for the E2 pitch competition that same day.

Agenda:

8:00 AM- 9:15/30 AM Setup

9:15/30 AM-10:40 AM Coaching, upon student arrival

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM Pitch Competition

11:20 AM - 11:30 PM Break

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Pitch Competition

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM Break

12:10 AM - 12:30 PM Pitch Competition

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch, Torchy’s Taco - Thank you, Torchy’s!

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Awards

1:30 PM Student Departure

Volunteer Need: We are seeking coaches for student company teams to assist with final pitch preparations ahead of the day’s pitch competition. Coaches are encouraged to stay for the competition to offer insights as students observe other pitches and to cheer them on. Below is the JA Pitch Deck and scoring rubric to serve as a guide for coaches.

Be Entrepreneurial Pitch Scoring Rubric

It's My Business Pitch Scoring Rubric