JA You're Hired! Challenge™

JA You're Hired! is an innovative work readiness program from JA Arizona that contributes to the vitality of our community and the availability of a well-educated workforce. JA You're Hired! begins with a volunteer and teacher-led curriculum designed to build work readiness skills that will be valued in the global job market. Then, a group of students from each participating school are selected to attend the JA You're Hired! Challenge presented by University of Phoenix. This Junior Achievement® student event will be held on March 29, 2012 at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Here, students will participate in workshops and competitive sessions on networking, interviewing, leadership, ethics and more. Finally, participating Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply for part-time internships. Interns are required to follow through with the third component, the JA You’re Hired! Professional Development Program prior to and during their internship.

Over 96% of students and 100% of teachers agree that JA You're Hired! is an excellent and enjoyable educational experience that they would recommend to peers. This locally developed program received national recognition with a MetLife Foundation Entrepreneurial Award. For more information, contact Melissa Leasher at 480-377-8500 or melissal@jaaz.org.

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