JA Events
JA of Kansas Events
At JA of Kansas, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
There are currently no up and coming events. Please contact us for more information
PAST EVENTS
Wed
19
Stock Market Challenge 2023
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023Join local high school teams as the compete in a stock market simulation for 2 hours to determine who can turn $1 million into the highest value.
Fri
14
Topeka Golf Classic 2023
When: Friday, April 14, 2023Start your spring off right with golfing and supporting financial literacy and entrepreneurship for Shawnee County students. Foursome is $525 with everything included, such as lunch, reception, and beverages.
We'll also have raffle prizes, team prizes, individual prizes and a beautiful day to play in a scramble.
Thu
23
Topeka Business Hall of Fame 2023
When: Thursday, March 23, 2023Join us for the 21st annual Topeka Business Hall of Fame where we recognize and induct four individuals from the community.
Dan Foltz, KBS Constructors, Inc.; Marsha Sheahan, Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce; DL Smith, DL Smith Electrical Construction; and Keith Warta, Bartlett & West
Thu
2
Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 2023
When: Thursday, February 02, 2023Join middle and high school students as they take their entrepreneurial ideas and submit them as a written business plan, 4 minute pitch and a table top trade show.
Tue
29
Personal Finance Symposium 2022
When: Tuesday, November 29, 2022This one-day event includes a lunch and focuses on the JA Personal Finance program! Sophomores through Seniors in high school will attend sessions throughout the day.
Thu
27
Topeka Derby Auction
When: Thursday, October 27, 2022Enjoy an evening of mint juleps, experiences and wooden horse racing!
Thu
6
Skills to Achieve
When: Thursday, October 06, 2022Join us at Washburn TECH to discover your pathway from high school to career. Open to all Juniors and Seniors in high school, we'll take a look at the career paths in automotive and diesel repair, construction, early childhood education and healthcare. Also, take part in soft skills training on resume writing, interviewing skills, communication and what the right career might be for you.
To get your high school involved, contact Colleen Bisel at colleen@kansasja.org.
Fri
8
Topeka Golf Classic 2022
When: Friday, April 08, 2022Join friends and colleagues for a great afternoon of golfing at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course, while also supporting K-12 grade students in Topeka and Shawnee County to receive education on financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship.
Thu
31
Stock Market Challenge Topeka 2022
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022Join local high school teams as the compete in a stock market simulation for 2 hours to determine who can turn $1 million into the highest value.
Thu
10
Topeka Business Hall of Fame 2022
When: Thursday, March 10, 2022Junior Achievement of Kansas annually honors businessmen and women to inspire young people to follow in the laureates' footsteps.
Tue
22
Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022
When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022Join middle and high school students as they take their entrepreneurial ideas and submit them as a written business plan, 4 minute pitch and a table top trade show.
Fri
8
Topeka Mini-Golf Tournament and Live Trivia
When: Friday, October 08, 2021 - Sunday, October 10, 2021Gather up your team of 4 and slay at the unique mini-golf tournament or bring your brainiacs to smash live trivia.
Wed
9
Topeka Business Hall of Fame
When: Wednesday, June 09, 2021Junior Achievement of Kansas annually honors businessmen and women to inspire young people to follow in the laureates' footsteps.
Fri
9
JA Topeka Golf Classic
When: Friday, April 09, 2021Join friends and colleagues for a great afternoon of golfing at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course, while also supporting K-12 grade students in Topeka and Shawnee County to receive education on financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship.
Mon
1
JA Virtual Career Fair 2021
When: Monday, March 01, 2021 - Saturday, May 29, 2021Junior Achievement of Kansas has unveiled its Virtual Career Fair which is targeted to help employers, job seekers and students searching for a career path. The 90-day fair will open on March 1 and run through May 29, and is supported by the Greater Topeka Partnership, Capitol Federal and Evergy.
Fri
23
Topeka Virtual Bowl
When: Friday, October 23, 2020 - Sunday, October 25, 2020Companies, families or individuals recruit teams of five individuals. Teams then collect donations that will support the Junior Achievement financial education program, which reaches over 27,000 children statewide.
Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Kansas.
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