Junior Achievement of Central Indiana

10/19/2026

Volunteers Needed: Join us as a volunteer for JA Career Discovery Meetings at local high schools this fall!

Career Discovery Meetings are small-group mentorship conversations where volunteers share their personal career journeys and help students explore pathways after high school. Each event allows you to connect with approximately 10–25 students through multiple 30-minute mentorship sessions.
JA will provide volunteer materials and a brief training prior to the event.

👉 Register here: https://cvent.me/zVlq81?rt=pdVAuiNAn0Ce5ahOuIG5pQ

Please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues, friends, and professional networks. Thank you for supporting local students and helping them build confidence in their future career paths!

10/12/2026

🎤 Advice for the next generation of leaders!

Our Hall of Fame student ambassador Rose stepped into the interviewer’s seat to ask some of Central Indiana’s most accomplished leaders one important question: What advice would you give to the next generation of leaders?

A huge thank-you to our interviewees for sharing their time, insights, and encouragement with our students, and to our student ambassador for asking thoughtful questions and helping bring these conversations to life!

The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where this next generation of leaders goes. 🌟

10/09/2026

10/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the volunteers who have been bringing JA BizTown to life over the past few weeks!

From helping students step into their first “real-world” jobs to guiding them through teamwork, decision-making, budgeting, and running their own businesses, our volunteers make the JA BizTown experience possible.

We’re grateful for every volunteer who has shared their time, energy, and expertise with our students — and we’re excited to spotlight just a few of the many amazing groups who have joined us recently!

📸 Here’s a look at some of the faces behind the experience. Thank you for helping the next generation discover what’s possible! 💙

10/02/2026

What a night! ✨

We’re still celebrating an incredible 38th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame Gala and the four outstanding leaders we were honored to induct as our 2026 Laureates:

⭐ David Barrett
⭐ Lacy M. Johnson
⭐ Mel Raines
⭐ Mario Rodriguez

Thank you to our Laureates for the leadership, innovation, and commitment to Central Indiana that continue to make an impact across our community.

A special thank-you to our incredible corporate sponsors, partners, and guests who joined us and continue to invest in Junior Achievement and the future of Central Indiana. Your support makes opportunities like this possible — and helps JA equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue their own paths.

And to our student ambassadors — thank you for bringing your energy, authenticity, and stories to the stage. You reminded us all of exactly why this work matters.

Finally, thank you to everyone behind the scenes who helped bring this special evening to life. From our volunteers and event team to our partners and supporters, we are grateful for each of you.

Here’s to celebrating exceptional leadership today — and investing in the leaders of tomorrow. 💙

09/29/2026

🌟 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 HALL OF FAME SPONSORS! 🌟

We’re incredibly grateful to the corporate partners who are helping make the 2026 Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame possible.

Your support makes an impact. Through your sponsorship of this event and your commitment to Junior Achievement, you’re helping provide young people with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to pursue their own pathways to success.

Thank you for investing in our students, supporting JA’s mission and helping us inspire the next generation of leaders. We’re proud to have you in our corner! 💙

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing 2026 Hall of Fame sponsors! 👏

09/25/2026

What a week at JA JobSpark!

We’re celebrating the success of our 11th JobSpark, where thousands of Central Indiana students explored careers, connected with professionals, and discovered new possibilities for their futures.

At our VIP Experience & Tour, student speaker Presley captured the impact of the week perfectly:

“JobSpark gave me the confidence to pursue my own pathway.”

Thank you to our incredible corporate sponsors, career cluster partners, volunteers, educators, and JA team for making this experience possible! 💙

09/22/2026

The week we’ve been waiting for is here! Thousands of Central Indiana students are stepping into the world of careers, exploring possibilities, meeting professionals, and discovering what their future could look like.

None of this happens without an incredible community behind them. A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, career cluster partners, volunteers, and educators who make JA JobSpark possible.

Your investment is helping students see what’s possible, and take their next step toward a bright future.

Join us in celebrating the organizations powering JA JobSpark!

09/14/2026

That concludes our very first Next Generation Day!

Thank you to everyone who participated. Thanks to your generosity, we raised more than $12,000, fulfilled both challenge gifts, and most importantly, helped spread awareness of our mission. This support will impact more than 70,000 students this year, providing them with the confidence, hope, and tools they need to be prepared for what comes next.

09/10/2026

Adara is helping us celebrate Next Generation Day by sharing her story and empowering students at JA CareerIgnite today🥳👏

Join us for this online day of giving through the link in our bio!