Weiss High School

JA IT’S MY BUSINESS® - Fall 2023

  • 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 15th

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

  • Days and Times:

    • B-8 Thursday 2:45 PM-4:15 PM

JA COMPANY PROGRAM® - Spring 2024

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: As soon as filled- Spring, 2024

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

  • Days and Times:

    • B-8 Thursday 2:45 PM-4:15 PM

Thank You to our JA of Central Texas Partners!