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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!

March 2024

Mon
4

Happening Now!

JAInspire

When: Monday, March 04, 2024 - Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Where: Virtual
Time: 8:30 AM ET

JA Inspire is Junior Achievement’s capstone career development program for Middle and High School students brought to life by South Carolina employers. JA Inspire 2024 features a mega online career event filled with over a 65 local business exhibits providing downloadable career information and exhibitor videos. Available at no cost to educators, JA Inspire Virtual is adaptable for in-class or remote learning and will be available 24/7.

April 2024

Mon
15

JA FINANCE PARK® MOBILE

When: Monday, April 15, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Where: Mobile
Time: 9:00 AM ET

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.

Mon
29

Where: Country Club of Lexington
Time: 9:00 AM ET

A FUN Captains Choice Golf Tournament with specialty items at every hole from massages to cigars and more!

May 2024

Thu
23

A Night on Wall $treet Stock Market Challenge

When: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Where: Alhambra Hall
Time: 5:30 PM ET

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.

June 2024

Fri
14

Where: The Preserve at Verdae
Time: 9:00 AM ET

A FUN Captains Choice Golf Tournament with specialty items at every hole from massages to cigars and more!

PAST EVENTS

March 2024

Thu
14

South Carolina Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Where: Pastides Alumni Center at UofSC
Time: 6:00 PM ET

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.

November 2023

Thu
2

Junior Achievement Upstate Cornhole Tournament

When: Thursday, November 02, 2023
Where: Southernside Brewing Co.
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Come out to Southernside Brewing Co. November 2nd 5:30-8:00 to enjoy an outdoor cornhole tournament! Dollars raised go directly to programs that help inspire students in the Upstate through education in Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Work Readiness.

June 2023

Thu
22

Junior Achievement YPA Cornhole Tournament

When: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Where: Steel Hands Brewing
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Come out to Steel Hands Brewing June 22nd 5:30-8:00 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.

November 2022

Mon
7

Give the GIFT that lasts a LIFETIME - Junior Achievement!

When: Monday, November 07, 2022 - Thursday, December 01, 2022
Where: South Carolina
Time: 12:00 AM ET

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!

November 2021

Wed
3

Back to School Back to Possibility Virtual Event

When: Wednesday, November 03, 2021 - Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 5:55 PM ET

Come learn how to invest in the future of South Carolina's students!

November 2020

Tue
10

Celebrate JA Event

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time: 5:55 PM ET

Come hear our story. We will share the impact that we have made and will continue to make throughout the state and in addition there will be testimonies from a volunteer, a teacher, student and JA alumni.

June 2020

Sat
6

  POSTPONED

JA OF GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA MIDLANDS BOWL-A-THON

When: Saturday, June 06, 2020
Where: Beltline Lanes
Time: 5:00 PM ET

The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon presents an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with one another and other companies during a fun evening at the bowling alley.

May 2020

Fri
15

  POSTPONED

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE BIZ BOWL

When: Friday, May 15, 2020
Where: Bowlero Greenville
Time: 7:00 PM ET

JA's annual bowling tournament for business teams. Bring your work team out to Bowlero in Greenville for a fun night of friendly competition, prizes, and fundraising.

April 2020

Where: Greenville Convention Center

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.

February 2020

Thu
20

JA Girl's STEM Summit

When: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Where: Lexington Technology Center
Time: 8:30 AM ET

A Junior Achievement Reverse Job Shadow Event

Introducing female students in Lexington to STEM related fields

October 2019

Wed
16

Where: One Conference Center
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Volunteers, corporate donors, and individuals came together to share their stories of inspiration, words of enlightenment as well as their help to spread the word about the impact JA is making in our community.

June 2019

Wed
26

Where: The Alley
Time: 5:00 PM MT

Join us in a team-building and networking opportunity that raises funds to provide curriculum to local students in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship education!

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