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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION!Share your skills, knowledge and experience with young entrepreneurs through the JA Company Program.JA’s Company Program is an 18-week entrepreneurial journey for high school students. Participants create, run and liquidate their very own business with the support of adult volunteer advisors. This unique learning experience empowers young people in grades 9-12 with the skills, connections, and confidence to build something incredible - a business, a community, and a bright future.BECOME A JA COMPANY PROGRAM ADVISORAs a volunteer Company Program advisor, you will inspire students to dream big and set ambitious goals. Working alongside a team of business professionals, advisors act as mentors, role models and facilitators to a group of 10-25 high school students. Across 18 weeks, these students will create, run and liquidate a unique business.WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?<ul><li>We encourage volunteers from all professional backgrounds and areas of expertise to participate.&nbsp;</li><li>Advisors do not require specific expertise or knowledge, only a passion and willingness to support young people and the ability to foster teamwork.&nbsp;</li><li>The JA Company Program team provides resources, training, and support for all volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li>Volunteers must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check and provide two references to participate in the program. Details and instructions will be provided at registration.</li></ul>WHY VOLUNTEER?<ul><li>Become a role model and mentor for young people in your community</li><li>Empower young people with the skills to build thriving communities</li><li>Enhance your leadership, presentation, and facilitation skills</li><li>Meet like-minded professionals from across Central Ontario</li></ul>ABOUT COMPANY PROGRAM&nbsp;<ul><li>In-Person: The program will be running in-person across Central Ontario with limited virtual options</li><li>Number of advisors: Each advising team will consist of 3 to 8 volunteer advisors who work collaboratively to support and facilitate the program.&nbsp;</li><li>Number of students: With your advising team, you will be supporting a team of 10 to 25 high school students. You will be mentoring the same group of students for the entirety of the program.&nbsp;</li><li>One business: The group of students you work with will come up with one business to create and run over the 18 weeks.&nbsp;</li><li>Curriculum: Resources, training, and support for all volunteers are provided by the JA Central Ontario Company Program team</li></ul>TIME COMMITMENT<ul><li>Minimum Commitment: 3 to 4 hours weekly from November to April, including 3 hours weekly for program meetings (set date/time each week) and 1 hour weekly for prep time and/or to answer student and JA inquiries (will vary by week).&nbsp;</li><li>Attendance: Advisors must attend a minimum of 75% of weekly meetings.&nbsp;</li><li>Training: Advisors must attend one or two* mandatory evening virtual training sessions in October and other training calls throughout the year as required.&nbsp;</li><li>*New advisors will be required to attend two virtual trainings in October</li></ul>PROGRAM TIMELINE<ul><li>September: Volunteer Registration &amp; Vulnerable Sector Check Screening</li><li>October: Mandatory First Year Advisor Training (Thursday, October 16) &amp; Mandatory Full Advisor Training &nbsp;(Tuesday, October 21)</li><li>November to April: The program will run November 3, 2025 to April 10, 2026. Meetings will not take place during the holidays or March Break.</li></ul>

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