JA Events
JA of the Bluegrass Events
At JA of the Bluegrass, 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!
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JA of the Bluegrass Miss Business
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025The Junior Achievement Miss Business educational workshop is a unique opportunity designed to help young women develop a successful business and professional career.
PAST EVENTS
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JA of the Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, May 23, 2024The Laureates inducted into the Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame have substance in the American Dream. Their labor and vision not only benefited their own businesses but also improved the quality of life in the entire Bluegrass area.
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JA of the Bluegrass Miss Business 2024
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024The Junior Achievement Miss Business educational workshop is a unique opportunity designed to help young women develop a successful business and professional career.
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JA of the Bluegrass Stock Market Challenge
When: Friday, March 22, 2024JA Stock Market Challenge is a live simulation where students take what they learned in the classroom, through the JA Take Stock in your Future curriculum, and apply it to the real world.
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Leadership Lexington Youth Program 2024-2025 Application
When: Thursday, February 15, 2024 - Thursday, March 21, 2024Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Leadership Lexington Youth Program (LLYP) is a program for high school juniors enrolled in Fayette County public, private, parochial, Montessori, and home schools.
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JA of the Bluegrass Bowl-A-Thon
When: Friday, January 26, 2024Since 1986, Central Kentucky businesses have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars by participating in JA's Annual Bowl-A-Thon event. Bowling skills are not required, just a desire to have fun with your fellow employees and raise money for JA!
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JA of the Bluegrass Finance Park Summer Camp 2023
When: Monday, June 26, 2023 - Friday, June 30, 2023Unleash your child's Inner Entrepreneur at JA's Super Summer Camps!
For Grades: 6-8
Cost: $250
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JA of the Bluegrass BizTown Summer Camp 2023
When: Monday, June 12, 2023 - Friday, June 16, 2023Unleash your child's Inner Entrepreneur at JA's Super Summer Camps!
For Grades: 4-6
Cost: $250
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JA of the Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame 2023
When: Thursday, May 25, 2023The Laureates inducted into the Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame have substance in the American Dream. Their labor and vision not only benefited their own businesses but also improved the quality of life in the entire Bluegrass area.
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JA of the Bluegrass Inspire Virtual 2022-23
When: Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Tuesday, May 16, 2023JA Inspire is more than a career fair, it brings together the business community and local schools and is designed to help launch 6th through 12th grade students, along with young adults age 18-25, into their futures: high school, college, and careers beyond.
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JA of the Bluegrass Miss Business in Clark County
When: Friday, March 10, 2023The Junior Achievement Miss Business educational workshop is a unique opportunity designed to help young women develop a successful business and professional career.
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JA of the Bluegrass Miss Business 2023
When: Wednesday, March 08, 2023The Junior Achievement Miss Business educational workshop is a unique opportunity designed to help young women develop a successful business and professional career.
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Leadership Lexington Youth Program 2023-2024
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - Monday, April 15, 2024Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Leadership Lexington Youth Program (LLYP) is a program for high school juniors enrolled in Fayette County public, private, parochial, Montessori, and home schools. Applications for the 2023-2024 school year will start to be accepted in the spring.
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JA of the Bluegrass Bowl-A-Thon 2023
When: Friday, January 13, 2023Since 1986, Central Kentucky businesses have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars by participating in JA's Annual Bowl-A-Thon event. Bowling skills are not required, just a desire to have fun with your fellow employees and raise money for JA!