In economic turbulence
lies opportunity - the opportunity to share
financial know-how and discipline with a new
generation of
Canadians.
Everywhere
we look, we are bombarded by overwhelming messages
and signs of an economy in crisis and turmoil.
Everywhere we turn, the challenges we hear about
are the very issues to which JA dedicates
itself: youth development, workforce
readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy,
and economic growth. It is times like these where
JA is needed THE MOST. It is at this time where
the power of our entire business community can
truly make a difference in the lives of all youth.
This is a time to teach resilience.
As adults in the business world, we
are living this situation first hand. But we can't
forget that young people are also impacted.
Whether its messages in the media, or a parent
losing a job - children have questions. If we
don't answer these questions or, more importantly,
if we don't turn this challenge into a learning
opportunity, the lesson for the next generation
will be lost. Now is the time to talk to our kids
about the economy, basic financial literacy, and
the critical importance of staying in
school.
I have included two
documents JA Worldwide prepared to help us explain
the basics of the stock market and recent economic
crisis to our youth. Take bits and
pieces...add to it or water it down. However
you use it, I feel it is a catalyst for great
discussion between you and your family or
your students.
We hope that
you are as encouraged about our future as we
are. Our boundless belief in the potential of
young people and the power of entrepreneurial
spirit have convinced us the best is yet to come
for Junior Achievement, for our young people, and
for our country. Every day we prove what can be
done when business works side by side in schools
with our volunteers and educators for the greater
good of our nation.
On behalf of the
Board of Directors, our staff, and the 28,000 plus
students, thank you for your commitment to Junior
Achievement and the youth of today. Your continued
support, mentorship, and life lessons can and will
change
lives.
Sincerely,
 Jan
Bell-Irving
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Students from Across BC Participate in
Business Challenge
JABC President, Jan Bell-Irving,
presents team Vikings from Burnaby
North Secondary with their first place
award
In January, over 140 high school business
students from across the province competed at
Junior Achievement of British Columbia's (JABC)
annual BC Business Challenge in Richmond.
The event was a huge success with teams from
Burnaby, Courtenay, and Surrey taking home top
honours.
The BC Business Challenge is a fast-paced
competition where grade 11 and 12 students take on
the role of high-tech executives in a global
business simulation. The intense day of
competition has teams working against the clock to
develop management strategies for their imaginary
companies, analyzing financial reports, and
scrutinizing the actions of other companies in a
futuristic marketplace.
Twenty-four
teams worked through 18 quarters of business to
bring their futuristic product, a miniature audio
player capable of generating holographic images,
to market. They determined pricing,
production levels, dollars to be spent in
marketing, capital investment, and research and
development.
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Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC)
is pleased to announce our first annual JA Student
Video Contest. The contest has been created to
celebrate and share the positive impact Junior
Achievement has on BC's youth.
Winning videos will be used to help promote
Junior Achievement so we can continue to
provide business and entrepreneurial programs to
students across the province, free of charge.
The video contest is open to all students who
have participated in a JA program in the last
three (3) years. Winners and prizes will be
awarded in two categories: one for submissions
from students in grades 5-8, and one for
submissions from students in grades 9-12 and
recent Alumni.
All entries must be received no later than
Friday, April 17,
2009.
First Prize: $500 to
participating class or $500 divided among
participating student(s)
Second Prize: $250 to
participating class or $250 divided among
participating student(s)
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 Team The Tribe from
Kelowna accept their prize for
the National Stock Market
Challenge
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Volunteer...
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I am also a JA
donor. Like you, I have been in the
classroom and have seen first hand the amazing
impact JA programs have on our youth. I hope
you will also consider making a donation so that
as many students as possible can participate in
these important business
education programs.
Just $40
enables one student to
participate. Please go on-line and make a one time
gift or join the Monthly Giving Program.
Alex Read, Co-founder
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