JA Inspire

JA Inspire is more than a career fair, it brings together the business community and local schools and is designed to help launch middle school students into their futures: high school, college, and careers beyond.

The program is both classroom and event-based, and consists of three segments: 1) in-class sessions presented by the classroom teacher; 2) the hands-on JA Inspire expo; and 3) an in-class debrief. During the JA Inspire expo, students participate in hands-on activities, often using equipment or tools used on a job. The multi-hour experience is configurable to align with local industry and career opportunities.

JA Inspire is recommended for middle school students.

By participating in the program, students will gain insight into career clusters that interest them; make connections with adults who have jobs in careers that interest them; see the connection between high school programming choices and careers; collect information about the education required to be successful in a job; and practice soft skills.