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JA of Northern Indiana Events

At JA of Northern Indiana, 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!

March 2026

Wed
4

JA Finance Park® Homeschool Day

When: Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Where: Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Time: 9:30 AM ET

Designed for middle and high school students, JA Finance Park gives young people a chance to explore future careers and practice the real-life skills they'll need as independent adults.

Wed
4

JA BizTown® Homeschool Day

When: Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Where: Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Time: 9:30 AM ET

JA BizTown is a unique learning experience for students in grades 4–6 that blends self-paced online curriculum with a hands-on, day-long visit to a fully interactive simulated town. It’s where real-world concepts like financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship come to life.

April 2026

Wed
15

JA Career Ignite™

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Thursday, April 16, 2026
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Time: 9:00 AM ET

JA Career Ignite™ is an interactive, in-person, experience for high school students that connects juniors and seniors to post-secondary opportunities; Employment, Enrollment, Enlistment, and Entrepreneurship.

June 2026

Tue
2

JA BizTown Summer Camp - 2026

When: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 - Thursday, June 04, 2026
Where: Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Join us for a fun and interactive 3-day experience where campers explore the world of business and community. Students will dive into hands-on activities, take charge of running the JA BizTown simulation, and wrap up with mock interviews and reflection.

Mon
15

JA Young Entrepreneur Summer Camp

When: Monday, June 15, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026
Where: JA Headquarters
Time: 9:00 AM ET

A week of FUN, hands-on activities, and field trips designed to inspire middle school students to become entrepreneurs and future leaders!

July 2026

Sat
11

JA Young Entrepreneur Marketplace

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Where: YLNI Farmers Market
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The Junior Achievement Young Entrepreneur Marketplace is the ultimate chance for entrepreneurs up to 25 years old (and college students) to sell their products, in person, to the public. This one-day outdoor event is open to youth with an existing or new business.

PAST EVENTS

November 2025

Tue
4

JA JobSpark Career Expo - Fort Wayne

When: Tuesday, November 04, 2025 - Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana hosts a two-day interactive career expo for 8th grade students in northeast Indiana during the fall. This event is meant to "spark" an interest in students and get them excited for their future.

September 2025


When: TBD

JA Purse-ology

Where: Parkview Mirro Center

Join us for JA Purse-ology.

Tue
9

JA BEL Awards

When: Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Where: Grand Wayne Center
Time: 5:30 PM ET

To recognize leadership and dedication to entrepreneurship, each year Junior Achievement's BEL (Business, Education, and Leadership) Awards event honors business leaders. These men and women are creating jobs, encouraging employee growth and shaping the successful companies that are essential to a community's economy.

August 2025

Wed
20

JA Discovery Night

When: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Where: Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Time: 4:00 PM ET

Come out for delicious food truck fare, exciting giveaways, and live entertainment — all while learning how JA is shaping the next generation and how you can get involved.

June 2025

Wed
25

JA of Northern Indiana Golf Classic

When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Where: Coyote Creek Golf Club
Time: 11:30 AM ET

Join us on the beautiful links of Coyote Creek Golf Club for 18 holes and contribute to improving the lives of the youth of our community and raising the quality of life of our community.

May 2025

Thu
29

JA Golf Marathon

When: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Where: Coyote Creek Golf Club
Time: 6:00 AM ET

Golfers will play 100 holes at the beautiful Coyote Creek Golf Club and secure pledges based on the number of holes they play.

Wed
14

3DE Inspired to Hired

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Where: Parkview Mirro Center
Time: 7:45 AM ET

Recruiting ideal candidates for job openings isn't always easy breezy. 3DE is a solution with opportunities to connect with students and strengthen your future hiring pool!
At our Inspired to Hired event you can learn more about 3DE from students and business partners already involved in the program over a delicious breakfast.

March 2025

Tue
11

JA In A Day Homeschool Edition

When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Where: Indiana Tech - Snyder Academic Center
Time: 8:30 AM ET

JA in a Day - Homeschool Edition provides homeschool students in Pre-K (ages 4 and 5) through 12th grade the opportunity to receive the JA in-school programs in one fun-filled day of learning!

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