Junior Achievement of San Diego County

JA Stock Market Challenge 2025
2025-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA, 92101
JA Stock Market Challenge is the ultimate investing competition. This stock market simulation invites high school students from across the county to compete in building the largest mock portfolio. Prior to the event, students will spend 3-5 class sessions learning the fundamentals of investing and the stock market through the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum.
On the day of the event, students will compete in teams participating in 60 simulated days of trading over the course of two hours. It’s a morning filled with excitement and friendly competition as students put their newfound knowledge to the test. The winning team will be rewarded with fun prizes.
For information about this event, please contact Nancy Quidachay at nquidachay@jasandiego.org.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org
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JA Company of the Year Competition 2025
2025-04-30 16:00 - 19:00 | UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA, 92101
Over the course of 13 weeks, high school students conceptualize and develop their own business ventures guided by JA Company Program curriculum and business mentors. Students have the opportunity to pitch their business ventures in our countywide JA Company of the Year Competition. We will have nearly 200 students participate in the JA Tradeshow sharing their business ideas and the lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey.
Top companies from each participating school will present their business vying to be named the JA Company of the Year and the opportunity to be nominated for the national competition at JA USA Future Bound. JA USA will select 15 student companies from across the country to attend this youth leadership summit in Atlanta, GA.
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JA Open House - May 2025
2025-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA, 92120
Come see JA programs in action and learn more about the JA mission at our upcoming JA Open House. Check out our McGrath Family JA BizTown and Mission Fed JA Finance Park while networking with likeminded professionals and community members.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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For questions about our JA Open House, contact Megan Ray at mray@jasandiego.org.

JA Golf Classic Tournament 2025
2025-06-23 08:30 - 17:00 | Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Rd, San Diego, CA, 92067
Empower the next generation by joining us for our annual JA Golf Classic Tournament. Enjoy 18 holes at the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch Country Club nestled in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe. Tournament proceeds support JA’s experiential learning programs that equip students with the knowledge and skillset in the three pillars of success: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
After enjoying a day out on the course, relax during our reception.
8:30 am | Registration
11:00 am | Shotgun Start
Reception begins following play
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If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandieg.org.
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JA Open House - Oct 2025
2025-10-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA, 92120
Come see how Junior Achievement of San Diego County is empowering the next generation at our upcoming JA Open House. Stop by the JA Campus on Thursday, October 2 anytime between 11 am – 1 pm and see the McGrath Family JA BizTown mini-city and Mission Fed JA Finance Park budgeting simulations in action. Learn more about the JA mission while networking with likeminded professionals and community members. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP For questions about our JA Open House, contact Megan Ray at mray@jasandiego.org.

San Diego Business Hall of Fame 2025
2025-10-24 16:30 - 19:00 | Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA, 92120
For 75 years, Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) has inspired and prepared young people to achieve future success through experiential learning rooted in the pillars of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. JA San Diego will be inducting the next class of Lifetime Laureates at the San Diego Business Hall of Fame presented by US Bank, recognizing local leaders who embody business and philanthropic excellence, and serve as role models for our students.
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 class of Lifetime Laureates: Jack Raymond, Darlene Shiley, Dr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim, and a special honoree to be announced.
The Business Hall of Fame is an annual fundraising event that supports JA’s workforce development and financial literacy programming that drives economic success for our youth. As we look to the next 75 years of impact, we invite our attendees to participate in our Fund-Their-Future paddle raise and invest in the boundless potential of young people.
Join us for a night of celebrating the legacy and accomplishments of our Lifetime Laureates, while uplifting the next generation of leaders.
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For more information about this event, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org.

Introducing the 2025 Class of Lifetime Laureates
Jack Raymond, Chairman and CEO of Raymond CompaniesJack Raymond has held numerous leadership roles in educational and community organizations, including the Escondido Elementary School Board of Trustees, the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, Escondido Community Foundation, and the San Diego Economic Development Corporation. He has been recognized for his many contributions including the LEAD San Diego Visionary Leadership Award for Regional Collaboration and Escondido Business leader of the Year.
Darlene Shiley, President of The Shiley FoundationA patron of education, medical research, and the arts, Shiley’s contributions in the San Diego community can be seen on academic and research buildings across the region. Shiley serves as president of the Shiley Foundation stewarding the philanthropic commitment of her and her late husband, Donald Shiley, in donating their estate. Shiley additionally volunteers her time as a mentor to university students.
Dr. Chun Bin “Charlie” Yim, EntrepreneurBorn in Seoul, Korea, Charlie Yim moved to San Diego in 1969 to work with the Peace Corps. He later attended San Diego State where he earned a bachelor’s and doctoral degree. Yim sent several years serving in the public sector before dedicating his time to entrepreneurial endeavors, turning struggling businesses into huge successes. Yim has served in leadership roles for organizations focused on international business relations and is philanthropist in the San Diego community.

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2026 JA Stock Market Challenge
2026-03-24 09:30 - 13:00 | National University, 9980 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA, 92131
Put your investing knowledge to the test at JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Charles Schwab! High school students complete JA Take Stock in Your Future to learn the fundamentals of investing in the stock market to prepare for the event.
The Challenge simulates a 60-day trading period on the stock market where students build mock portfolios based on economic trends and news. The winning team with the largest portfolio will be rewarded with fun prizes and the opportunity to move on to the national competition at the JA USA Future Bound in Boston, MA.
For information about this event, please contact Nancy Quidachay at nquidachay@jasandiego.org.
This year, we invite our partners to join us to compete alongside our students. Be a part of this exciting event while supporting youth financial literacy. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Woodyard at jwoodyard@jasandiego.org.
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