JA of Greater South Carolina Events
At JA of Greater South Carolina, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
3DE Coming to South Carolina - Horry County
Happening Now!
Learn more about this exciting School within a School starting in Horry County in partnership with Junior Achievement, 3DE, The Horry County School District and local industries.
JA FINANCE PARK® MOBILE
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JA Finance Park Mobile provides students a hands-on education in personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students participate in an on-site visit to the traveling mobile simulation or through a virtual experience. This opportunity allows students to apply all they've learned through an interactive simulation that provides real-world experiences.
JA BizTown Mobile
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JA BizTown Mobile® is designed to equip elementary students with a better understanding of careers and work readiness skills, by allowing them to experience an innovative, real-life simulation while challenging them to successfully manage a town of 20 business and manage their paycheck.
Midlands A Night on Wall $treet
The JA Stock Market Challenge is a technology-based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $1,000,000, teams rush to amass the highest net-worth portfolio by the end of 60 days (one hour in real-time). The stakes are high and the competition is fierce!
Upstate A Night on Wall Street
The JA Stock Market Challenge is a technology-based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $1,000,000, teams rush to amass the highest net-worth portfolio by the end of 60 days (one hour in real-time). The stakes are high and the competition is fierce!
Low Country A Night on Wall Street
The JA Stock Market Challenge is a technology-based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $1,000,000, teams rush to amass the highest net-worth portfolio by the end of 60 days (one hour in real-time). The stakes are high and the competition is fierce!
South Carolina Business Hall of Fame
The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame is a black-tie event that provides Junior Achievement the opportunity to recognize our state's most respected leaders for their commitment to and investment in the community.
Junior Achievement YPA Cornhole Tournament
Come out to Steel Hands Brewing June 2027 to enjoy an outdoor cornhole tournament! Dollars raised go directly to programs that help inspire students in the Midlands through education in Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Work Readiness.
PAST EVENTS
JA of Greater South Carolina - Upstate Golf Tournament
A FUN Captains Choice Golf Tournament with specialty items at every hole from massages to cigars and more!
A Night on Wall $treet Stock Market Challenge
Join us for an evening filled with fun, testing your investment strategies! Using the Stock Market Challege simulation, we will see who can increase their net worth the most through in a fast-paced scenario.
Give the GIFT that lasts a LIFETIME - Junior Achievement!
Take a moment to learn how Junior Achievement gives students the GIFT of a LIFETIME through lessons in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Hear great stories from JA Alumni on JA's impact and participate in a silent auction to get ahead on your holiday shopping!
Back to School Back to Possibility Virtual Event
Come learn how to invest in the future of South Carolina's students!
JA JUNIOR EXECUTIVE CHALLENGE
The JA Junior Executive Challenge brings together businesses and high school students in an interactive day of competition, skills development, career exploration, and guidance from role models in the real world of work.
JA Girl's STEM Summit
A Junior Achievement Reverse Job Shadow Event
Introducing female students in Lexington to STEM related fields
