Junior Achievement of the Mad River Region

10/06/2026

🚀 The 1st **Champaign County Entrepreneur Club** meeting is off to a great start!

Our young entrepreneurs are already hard at work researching local businesses, exploring community needs, and discussing exciting product ideas. Their creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm are inspiring to see as they begin their entrepreneurial journey.

We invite the community to come out and support these future business leaders on April 10, 2027 during 2nd Saturday in Urbana. You'll have the opportunity to learn about their innovative ideas, encourage their efforts, purchase their products, and celebrate the next generation of entrepreneurs.

🌟 Let's show these students how much our community believes in their potential!

10/05/2026

🌟 Thank You, Rittal LLC! 🌟

Junior Achievement of Mad River Region would like to extend a sincere thank you to Rittal LLC for serving as our 2026 JA Inspiration Sponsor for the JA Inspire Career Expo!

Your support helps make it possible for thousands of students across the Mad River Region to explore career opportunities, connect with industry professionals, and discover pathways to future success. Through your investment in JA Inspire, students gain valuable exposure to careers in manufacturing, engineering, information technology, logistics, skilled trades, and more.

We are grateful for Rittal's commitment to developing the future workforce and inspiring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Thank you for helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to exciting careers in our community. We look forward to partnering with you for another impactful JA Inspire Career Expo!

09/24/2026

🍷✨ Tickets Are Now Available for JA Women & W**e! ✨🍷

Join us on November 18, 2026, at the Springfield Metropolis for an inspiring evening of networking, celebration, and community impact at JA Women & W**e.

Gather your friends, colleagues, and fellow supporters for a memorable event that helps empower local students through Junior Achievement's programs in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Every ticket purchased helps prepare young people for future success while supporting educational experiences that make a lasting difference in our community.

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://japartners.org/event/women-wine-clark-county/

Raise a glass, connect with amazing women in our community, and help invest in the next generation of leaders.

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09/21/2026

🌟 Calling All Businesses, Organizations & Community Partners!

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with the next generation of talent while showcasing your industry and career opportunities?

Join us for JA Mad River Region Inspire Career Expo on October 28, 2026, at the Clark County Fairgrounds!

JA Inspire will bring together 1,500+ local students and employers for a hands-on career exploration experience designed to help students discover career pathways, educational opportunities, and the skills they need for future success.

By participating, your organization can:

✅ Connect with local middle and high school students
✅ Showcase careers within your industry
✅ Highlight your organization and workplace culture
✅ Help build our region’s future workforce

Your organization could be the reason a student discovers a career they never knew was possible.

📅 October 28, 2026
📍 Clark County Fairgrounds

Register today: https://japartners.org/event/ja-inspire-mad-river-region/

09/09/2026

A huge shout‑out to the amazing Southeastern High School FFA students for spreading the word about the JA Inspire Career Expo to local agriculture companies! Your energy, leadership, and commitment to supporting this event make a big difference. We’re incredibly grateful for your help and proud to have you as partners in empowering future careers!

09/04/2026

Thank you Logan County Chamber of Commerce for selecting Junior Achievement to be the September Non-Profit of the Month!

08/21/2026

🛒 SHOP. DONATE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 💙
We’re excited to partner with the Heroes of Hope Foundation and C&S/SpartanNash Family of Companies to support Junior Achievement students across our region!
Now through August 30, Community Markets customers at the Lakeview and Bellefontaine locations can make a donation at the register to support Junior Achievement of OKI Partners.
Every donation helps JA provide students with hands-on learning experiences in financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship—giving young people the skills and confidence to build their futures.
Keep an eye out for the Junior Achievement signage at the register and help us make a difference in a student’s future! 💚

07/30/2026

Junior Achievement of Mad River Region, a district office, of Junior Achievement of OKI Partners would like to thank the many teachers, volunteers, board members, and supporters for helping make this milestone possible.

07/24/2026

Shoutout to V. Patrick Hamilton Realty for sponsoring a hole at the JA Mini Golf & Simulator Challenge!
Join us August 26th at Putt & Play Golf Course. Registration is open now:
https://japartners.org/event/mini-golf-scramble-luau-at-the-mini-golf-course/
See you there for a day of fun and impact!

07/20/2026

Congratulations to the Madeira High School Men in Black team for earning 2nd place at the 2026 Junior Achievement National Stock Market Challenge® in Boston! 👏

Congratulations to the Madeira High School Men in Black team for earning 2nd place at the 2026 Junior Achievement National Stock Market Challenge® in Boston! 👏

After winning the regional competition with Junior Achievement of OKI, the team achieved an impressive 72% return on investment while competing against top student teams from across the country.

Read the full story: https://japartners.org/news-feed/