Junior Achievement of San Diego County

Invest in What's Next
2026-04-01 - 2026-05-31 | CA
At Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego), we are inspiring the next generation for future success through one-of-a-kind experiential learning that empowers them to own their economic success.
Together, we can inspire local youth to dream big and achieve economic mobility. Your support empowers young people to build the confidence, develop the skills, and grow the professional networks they need to succeed in the modern world.
Become a Fundraiser
Register to become a fundraiser and share the JA mission with your friends, family, and networks.
Create your fundraising page and share your unique link. We’ll provide resources and support to help you fundraise and spread the word.
Every donation directly supports youth empowerment and JA’s experiential learning experiences including the JA BizTown career exploration mini-city and JA Finance Park budgeting simulation!
Get a free JA shirt: For participants who register and make a personal gift by April 1, you’ll receive a free JA t-shirt after the conclusion of the campaign. The JA team will contact participants who qualified for the t-shirt to capture their t-shirt size and share details on availability for t-shirt pickup in April.
Enter the raffle: For each individual who donates through your page, you’ll get one entry for our raffle. Prizes include a one-night stay at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and two round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines. Read raffle terms on the registration page.
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Questions about the campaign or JA San Diego? Contact Jessica Woodyard at jwoodyard@jasandiego.org.

2026 Rising Innovators Expo
2026-04-23 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Diego Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA, 92111
Student entrepreneurs will showcase their business ideas and ventures at the 2026 Rising Innovators Expo presented by TMC Financing. Students from across the county will be participating in the expo, sharing their businesses and entrepreneurial journey. To qualify for the event, students participated in JA Company Program curriculum guided by business mentors. Top student companies will pitch their businesses to a panel of San Diego business leaders, competing in the JA Company of the Year Competition or JA Social Innovation Challenge.
JA Company of the Year Competition: Students to apply 21st-century skills—creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication—while demonstrating entrepreneurial thinking. Student businesses are evaluated on company performance and product/service innovation as well as the achievements and the team’s reflection and understanding of the decisions, strategies, and actions that drove their results.

JA Social Innovation Challenge: Students conceptualize and refine innovative business ideas aimed at improving and making an impact in their community. JA Social Innovation Challenge encourages students to explore ways in which business can be a solution for real-world challenges. Students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the local business landscape and to create a thoughtful and strategic business plan.

The winning teams 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.
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For information about this event, please contact Nancy Quidachay at nquidachay@jasandiego.org.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Woodyard at jwoodyard@jasandiego.org.
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2026 JA Golf Classic
2026-06-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Rd, San Diego, CA, 92067
Swing into action for JA students! Enjoy a day on the greens while supporting economic mobility for San Diego youth. Through career exploration, professional development, and financial literacy education, we can drive their future forward. Shotgun start at 11:00am. Register View our sponsorship opportunities. For information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Jessica Woodyard at jwoodyward@jasandiego.org.
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2026 San Diego Business Hall of Fame
2026-10-22 16:00 - 19:30 | Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement, 4756 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA, 92120
For forty years, JA San Diego has inducted local leaders into the San Diego Business Hall of Fame in recognition of their commitment to uplifting their community through business, civic, and philanthropic excellence. As Lifetime Laureates, our Business Hall of Fame honorees serve as role models for our students.
The Business Hall of Fame is an annual fundraising event that supports JA’s mission in expanding access to opportunity and driving economic mobility outcomes for San Diego youth. We invite our attendees to participate in our Fund-Their-Future paddle raise and invest in the boundless potential of young people.
The 2026 class of Lifetime Laureates will be announced soon.
Join us for an inspirational evening as we celebrate the legacy and achievements of San Diego leaders and uplift the next generation of leaders.
For general event information, please contact Linda O’Connell at loconnell@jasandiego.org.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Woodyard at jwoodwyard@jasandiego.org.
Learn more about last year’s event and view our event photo gallery here.
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