JA Arizona Inspire Middle School

Welcome to JA Inspire

JA Inspire is the most cutting-edge virtual career exploration and readiness program in Arizona! This program, coupled with in-classroom lessons, helps middle school students connect with potential careers, employers and resources suited to their interests, skills and values. Students begin to imagine what is possible and what steps they might need to take now to achieve that potential!

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WHAT YOU’LL SEE:

Over 100 exhibitor booths from local businesses and higher education institutions.
Many career industries and pathways to explore!
Download videos, contact sheets, documents, and other helpful resources to a virtual backpack.
Live and pre-recorded webinars from real local professionals representing a wide variety of industries.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

See what careers appeal to you based on your personal interests and skills.
Explore what types of job make up the Arizona workforce!
Learn more about soft skills and work readiness by viewing multiple webinars from real professionals.
Understand what education requirements and skill sets are needed for specific jobs.
Reinforce the importance of staying in school and graduating from high school, and explore what options you have after you graduate!

Why Participate

JA Impact

80% of JA Alumni report Junior Achievement played an important role in choosing their career path, their decision to pursue further education and in the belief they could achieve their own goals. Check out the full JA Alumni Report.

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Meet our JA Alumni

Real professionals share how JA influenced their future success. Check out their stories here.

Empowered Workforce

Preparing today’s students for success in their future will ensure a more prepared workforce in AZ, a more equitable future for today’s youth and a more robust community for us all.

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