JA FELLOWS 2014 - 2015 REDEFINING INNOVATION Welcome parents/students Introduce JA Fellows/JAG staff Share purpose of Orientation – share info about JAG, Fellows, Participant requirements (student/parent commitment), group interview

Junior Achievement’s Focus We are empowering young people to own their economic success. Our volunteer-based K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential. Educate Through practical, hands-on, turnkey curriculum… Engage …delivered by professionals bringing relevance into the classroom… Equip …to build the skills that lead to academic & career readiness.

JA Fellows Overview Teams of 20 – 25 Students Conceptualize Capitalize Inspires young people to embrace innovation and develop 21st century workforce readiness skills and the framework to reach their full potential. Teams of 20 – 25 Students Conceptualize Capitalize Manage PROGRAM BEGINS Fist Week of October 2014 Students and volunteers meet one day a week 3pm – 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (high school location times may differ) PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Business Showcase, Shark tank Competition and Company of the Year Year End Celebration JA’s pinnacle program Inspires young people to embrace innovation and develop 21st century workforce skills and the framework for students to reach their full potential Fellows gain real world experience working in teams of 18 – 20 students to conceptualize, capitalize, and manage a small business Review program meeting times, start date, and program culmination

18 Session Curricula

Entrepreneurial Business Club STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL Entrepreneurial Business Club Wanted:  Driven, forward-thinking 9th-12th grade students to join: Premier Business Leadership opportunity as part of the JA Fellows Program. Students will run their own company in a New Stranahan High School entrepreneurial Business Club Contact: Edward A. Steinlauf: ‎edward.steinlauf@browardschools.com  

JA Fellows Student Selection Student roles and responsibilities To be an active engaged member of the team To show up to scheduled meetings To follow proper procedure if running late or absent Regularly check emails Maintain accurate record keeping Complete homework assignments in preparation for the next meeting BRING A PRODUCT IDEA TO KICK OFF MEETING

JA Fellows Program Components 18 After School Sessions: October 2014 – February 2015 Officer Training: November, 2014 Shark Tank: December, 2014 Volunteer Networking Breakfast: January, 2015 Annual Competition: March, 2015 Year End Celebration: March, 2015 Each March student companies and individual students compete in our annual competition. Winners receive monetary gifts, gift certificates, and scholarships Winners are announced at our end of the year celebration JA Fellows have business acumen and creativity. Check out the 2013 winner of the Best Video Competition

Annual Competition Best JA Fellows Company Individual Awards Stage Presentation Company Interview Annual Report Booth Display Commercial (video) Turner Voices Innovation Award Individual Awards Best Sales Pitch Featured JA Fellow Outstanding Young Business Person 2014-2015 Best Video JA Fellows Competition Philosophy: Competitive events allow youth to gain experience and develop skills in gathering, preparing and presenting information Enhance decision making capabilities Make public presentations Learn standards by which comparisons are made

JA FELLOWS OFFICIAL VIDEO

JA Fellows Promotional Video by students

Entrepreneurial Business Club STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL Entrepreneurial Business Club Wanted:  Driven, forward-thinking 9th-12th grade students to join: Premier Business Leadership opportunity as part of the JA Fellows Program. Students will run their own company in a New Stranahan High School entrepreneurial Business Club Contact: Edward A. Steinlauf: ‎edward.steinlauf@browardschools.com