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JA of Greater Cleveland Events

At JA of Greater Cleveland, 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!

October 2024

Fri
25

JA Inspire - Lorain County

When: Friday, October 25, 2024
Where: Lorain County Community College
Time: 8:30 AM ET

JA Inspire is a single-day career exploration experience built with robust skill-building workshops and a showcase of career pathways from a variety of regional organizations. Take our word for it: this is not your average career exploration experience.

December 2024

Fri
6

Stock Market Challenge 2024

When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Where: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Time: 9:00 AM ET

$1 million of “mock stock,” buying and selling shares in fictitious companies, and a simulated 60-day trading period. Some might say JA Stock Market Challenge is FUNancial literacy!

March 2025

Thu
20

JA Inspire - Cuyahoga County

When: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Where: Cleveland Public Auditorium
Time: 8:30 AM ET

JA Inspire is a single-day career exploration experience built with robust skill-building workshops and a showcase of career pathways from a variety of regional organizations. Take our word for it: this is not your average career exploration experience.

PAST EVENTS

August 2024

Fri
2

2024 Ryder Cup Invitational

When: Friday, August 02, 2024
Where: Little Mountain Country Club
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Join us for our inaugural Ryder Golf Invitational that will encourage networking and support of our young professionals Junior Board. With a twosome format and affordable options to participate, this outing is perfect for young and emerging professionals seeking to make an impact in their community.

June 2024

Mon
10

2024 Golf Invitational

When: Monday, June 10, 2024
Where: Kirtland Country Club
Time: 10:30 AM ET

This exclusive Golf Invitational has attracted top executives to Kirtland Country Club for over 15 years. Build client relationships on the #8 ranked "Best In State" course while raising funds for JA programs. Event and foursome sponsorships are available for 2024.

May 2024

Thu
9

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - RollHouse

When: Thursday, May 09, 2024
Where: RollHouse Parma
Time: 4:00 PM ET

Join us for our 2024 Bowl-A-Thon to empower the future for students in Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties!

April 2024

Sat
20

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Corner Alley

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Where: The Corner Alley
Time: 4:00 PM ET

Join us for our 2024 Bowl-A-Thon to empower the future for students in Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties!

March 2024

Thu
28

JA 2024 Bowl-A-Thon

When: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Where: Multiple Bowling Alleys
Time: 10:00 AM ET

Join us for our 2024 Bowl-A-Thon to empower the future for students in Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties!

Wed
6

JA INSPIRE 2024!

When: Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Where: Cleveland Public Auditorium
Time: 8:30 AM ET

The capstone experience of JA Inspire is an interactive, career exploration event for 8th-12th grade students. Students will participate in preparatory lessons focused on career exploration in advance of the event, then network and learn from professionals in high-growth industries and companies.

June 2023

Mon
12

2023 Golf Invitational

When: Monday, June 12, 2023
Where: Kirtland Country Club
Time: 10:30 AM ET

This exclusive Golf Invitational has attracted top executives to Kirtland Country Club for over 15 years. Build client relationships on the #8 ranked "Best In State" course while raising funds for JA programs. Event and foursome sponsorships are available for 2023.

May 2023

Fri
26

2023 Golden Ticket Raffle

When: Friday, May 26, 2023 - Friday, July 21, 2023
Where: Online
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The Golden Ticket Raffle supports entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career-readiness programs for students in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties.

March 2023

Fri
31

JA Inspire 2023!

When: Friday, March 31, 2023
Where: Baldwin Wallace University, Lou Higgins Recreation Center
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The capstone experience of JA Inspire is an interactive, career exploration event for 8th-12th grade students. Students will participate in preparatory lessons focused on career exploration in advance of the event, then network and learn from professionals in high-growth industries and companies.

Sat
25

2023 Bowl-A-Thon

When: Saturday, March 25, 2023 - Thursday, June 15, 2023
Where: Multiple Bowling Alleys
Time: 12:30 PM ET

Join us for our 2023 Bowl-A-Thon to empower the future for students in Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties!

December 2022

Fri
2

Stock Market Challenge 2022

When: Friday, December 02, 2022
Where: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Time: 8:00 AM ET

JA of Greater Cleveland hosts an annual stock market competition for high school students, including both in-classroom learning about saving and investing, as well as a team-oriented simulation against other local high school students.

Thu
1

2022 Junior Achievement Online Auction

When: Thursday, December 01, 2022 - Friday, December 09, 2022
Where: Online
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Start Date--12/01/2022, 9am
End Date--12/13/2022, 7pm

Our Online Auction features donated items from our community partners and corporate supporters. Members of the community support local JA students by bidding on Cleveland sports tickets, vacation and travel packages, gift cards, golf foursomes, one-of-a-kind experiences, family entertainment, theater tickets, dining and more!

August 2022

Sun
14

Run for JA!

When: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Family friendly 5K and 1 Mile Walk

July 2022

Sat
9

JA Junior Board Golf Outing

When: Saturday, July 09, 2022
Where: Lost Nation Golf Course
Time: 3:00 PM ET

Annual Four-Person Scramble and Networking Event to Support JA Programs!

June 2022

Mon
13

2022 Golf Invitational

When: Monday, June 13, 2022
Where: Kirtland Country Club
Time: 10:30 AM ET

This exclusive Golf Invitational has attracted top executives to Kirtland Country Club for over 15 years. Build client relationships on the #8 ranked "Best In State" course while raising funds for JA programs. Event and foursome sponsorships are available for 2022.

May 2022

Mon
23

2022 Golden Ticket Raffle

When: Monday, May 23, 2022 - Friday, July 15, 2022
Where: Online
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The Golden Ticket Raffle supports entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career-readiness programs for students in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties.

Thu
19

2022 Bowl-A-Thon

When: Thursday, May 19, 2022 - Thursday, July 28, 2022
Where: Multiple Bowling Alleys
Time: 12:30 PM ET

Join us for our 2022 Bowl-A-Thon to empower the future for students in Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties.
Teams can participate in-person or virtually!

March 2022

Thu
24

2022 Virtual JA Inspire

When: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Where: Virtual
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The capstone experience of JA Inspire is an interactive, career exploration event for 7th-12th grade students. Students will participate in five preparatory lessons focused on career exploration in advance of the event.

November 2021

Mon
8

Junior Achievement Online Auction

When: Monday, November 08, 2021 - Friday, November 19, 2021
Where: Online
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Start Date--11/8/2021, 9am
End Date--11/19/2021, 7pm

Our Online Auction features donated items from our community partners and corporate supporters. Members of the community support local JA students by bidding on Cleveland sports tickets, vacation and travel packages, gift cards, golf foursomes, one-of-a-kind experiences, family entertainment, theater tickets, dining and more!

June 2021

Mon
14

2021 Golf Invitational

When: Monday, June 14, 2021
Where: Kirtland Country Club
Time: 10:30 AM ET

This exclusive Golf Invitational has attracted top executives to Kirtland Country Club for over 15 years. Build client relationships on the #8 ranked "Best In State" course while raising funds for JA programs. Event and foursome sponsorship's are available for 2021.

May 2021

Sat
8

2021 Bowl-A-Thon

When: Saturday, May 08, 2021
Where: Multiple Bowling Alleys
Time: 12:30 PM ET

Get your boogie on during the 2021 Disco Bowl-A-Thon to empower the future for students in Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties. Teams can participate in-person or virtually!

Mon
3

Golden Ticket Raffle

When: Monday, May 03, 2021 - Friday, July 16, 2021
Where: Online
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The Golden Ticket Raffle supports entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career-readiness programs for students in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties.

April 2021

Thu
22

2021 Virtual JA Inspire

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The capstone experience of JA Inspire is an interactive, career exploration event for over 750 students. The event will feature a showcase of careers at regional businesses, government agencies and educational organizations, with a key focus on growing career clusters in Northeast Ohio. Students will participate in five preparatory lessons focused on career exploration in advance of the event.

Thu
22

2021 Virtual JA Inspire (COPY_1673121074842)

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Where: Virtual
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The capstone experience of JA Inspire is an interactive, career exploration event for over 750 students. The event will feature a showcase of careers at regional businesses, government agencies and educational organizations, with a key focus on growing career clusters in Northeast Ohio. Students will participate in five preparatory lessons focused on career exploration in advance of the event.

January 2021

Thu
28

Junior Board Mask-erade Bash

When: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Where: Virtually
Time: 6:30 PM ET

Interested in a fun time for a great cause?

Join us virtually to help support financial literacy and empower entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio! There will be 2020 trivia, raffles and a best mask contest. Grab your favorite face mask, because the winner of the best mask contest will receive a cash prize!

September 2020

Sat
12

JA Young Professionals Golf Outing

When: Saturday, September 12, 2020
Where: Lost Nation Golf Course
Time: 12:00 PM ET

Four-man scramble format

July 2020

Mon
27

2020 Golf Invitational

When: Monday, July 27, 2020
Where: Kirtland Country Club
Time: 10:30 AM ET

This exclusive Golf Invitational has attracted top executives to Kirtland Country Club for over 15 years. Build client relationships on the #8 ranked "Best In State" course while raising funds for JA programs. Event and foursome sponsorship's are available for 2020.

May 2020

Mon
11

2020 Golden Ticket

When: Monday, May 11, 2020 - Friday, September 11, 2020
Where: Online
Time: 10:00 AM ET

The ultimate raffle for the ultimate Cleveland sports fan!

April 2020

Thu
16

  POSTPONED

2020 JA Inspire

When: Thursday, April 16, 2020
Where: Cleveland Public Hall
Time: 9:30 AM ET

JA Inspire is a career exploration fair compromised of businesses from local industries including STEM, startups, finance, and many more! JA Inspire offers students the opportunity to learn about careers from caring mentors.

March 2020

Sat
7

2020 Bowl-A-Thon

When: Saturday, March 07, 2020 - Sunday, March 08, 2020
Where: Multiple Bowling Locations
Time: 12:00 AM ET

For over 35 years, JA has welcomed thousands of participants from hundreds of companies to our annual signature event. Companies and local residents create their own fundraising campaigns, by raising donations online and hosting fundraisers. Each year, this event raises over one quarter of a million dollars to impact thousands of students throughout Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain Counties.

December 2019

Thu
12

Junior Board Ugly Sweater Party

When: Thursday, December 12, 2019
Where: Around the Corner
Time: 6:00 PM ET

Interested in a fun time for a great cause?

Come out to Around the Corner in your ugliest sweater to help support financial literacy and empower entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio! There will be food, drinks, raffles and an ugly sweater contest. Winner of the ugliest sweater contest will receive a cash prize!

Thu
5

Stock Market Challenge 2019

When: Thursday, December 05, 2019
Where: Cleveland State University
Time: 8:00 AM ET

JA is bringing the stock exchange to Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties for a fun-filled, action-packed competition where high school students will have the opportunity to experience the feeling of standing on the trading floor of the NYSE.

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