banner photo: former Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea at the State House with JA Job Shadow students from Central Falls High School during Education Awareness Week in 2016.

Tentative Agenda

Monday, April 22, 2024

High students will participate in a Mock Legislative Session at the State House where they get to vote on a bill relevant to young people followed by the signing of a proclamation by Governor Dan McKee and a panel with elected officials. Students then take part in a JA Job Shadow with local leaders.

Participating School

360 High School | Providence
Hope High School | Providence

State Officials Participating in JA Job Shadow

Governor Dan McKee
Secretary of State Gregg Amore
General Treasurer James Diossa
Representative Joseph McNamara

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Congressional Leaders Day

Students from TFA Corps members’ classes will participate in the JA $mart Consumer Finance game with the help of local leaders at the Fidelity Investments Campus in Smithfield, RI.

Participating School

Segue Institute for Learning | Central Falls

Congressional Leaders

Senator Jack Reed
Congressman Gabe Amo

Community Leaders

Lee Lewis | President, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island
Rick Metters | Vice President/RI Regional Public Affairs, Fidelity Investments

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Financial Industry Careers Day

High students will participate in JA Job Shadow and then take part in a panel discussion regarding careers in banking and technology at the Citizens Campus in Johnston, RI.

Participating Schools

Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School | Providence

Community Leaders

Lee Lewis | President, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Guest Lessons in TFA Corps Member Classrooms

Participating Schools

TBD

Community Leaders - Classroom volunteers

Lee Lewis | President, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island

Friday, April 26, 2024

JA Leaders Day

Participating School

George J. West Elementary School | Providence

Community Leaders - Classroom volunteers

JA Board of Directors - Classroom Volunteers

Saturday, April 27 - Monday, April 29

40th Annual Achieve-A-Bowl

This year, Junior Achievement’s annual bowlathon, Achieve-A-Bowl, falls during the weekend after the Education Awareness Week programs. Led by Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, Achieve-A-Bowl, brings together companies from across the state for a fun-filled bowling event at Lang's Bowlarama. All the proceeds raised at this event support Junior Achievement’s vision of providing more young people with the skill set and mindset to build thriving communities with programs like Education Awareness Week. Learn more and get involved.

Participating companies

Amgen
Amica Insurance
BankRI
Bridge Technical Talent
Bristol County Savings Bank
Centreville Bank
Dimeo Construction
DiSanto Priest
Hinckley Allen
Newport Restaurant Group
Santander Bank
Washington Trust
Webster Bank