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JA NLA Young Executives Society

YES is a group committed to advancing JA’s mission to inspire and prepare students to succeed through learning experiences that focus on our three pillars: Work and Career Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship. As an additional benefit, the JA Young Executives Society connects local young professionals and introduces them to some of North Louisiana’s most influential leaders in business, politics, and philanthropy through events such as the "Boundless Possibility Speaker Series."

YES is a group committed to advancing JA’s mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed through learning experiences that focus on our three pillars:

Work and Career Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship

As an additional benefit, the JA Young Executives Society connects local young professionals and introduces them to some of North Louisiana’s most influential leaders in business, politics, and philanthropy through events such as the "Boundless Possibility Speaker Series."

Benefits:

  • Develop relationships with young professionals in other fields.
  • Engage in thought leadership with Board of Directors members.
  • Become a role model for young people in your community.
  • Experience the power of volunteering.

Expectations:

  • Attend Quarterly Young Executives Society Meetings and JA NLA Events.
  • Volunteer a minimum of 2 times per fiscal year (1 Spring/ 1 Fall)
  • Leverage personal/professional networks to recruit JA volunteers.
  • Contribute to the Board's annual fundraising goal.

 

YES Meetings will be held at 5:15 PM on August 24 (New Member Orientation/Annual Planning),
November 16 (Career Readiness), January 18 (Entrepreneurship), and April 25 (Financial Literacy).

2023-24 Events:

September 14

2023-24 Kickoff! JA Teacher & Volunteer Mixer

October 19

JA Business Hall of Fame, Laureate Induction Dinner

December

JA YES Holiday Event (optional)

February 22

JA Empower – A Work-Readiness Initiative / Student & Mentor Lunch

March 6

March 28

JA- Brees Dream Foundation- Trust Your Crazy Ideas Challenge

JA B.O.L.D. (Business Oriented Leadership Development) Summit for Girls

April

Financial Literacy Month – Awareness & Fundraiser

May 4

May 15

JA ROI Showcase (Annual Report/Volunteer & Teacher Appreciation)

JA Laureate Announcement

 

Questions, please contact Nita.Cook@ja.org or Krystal.Critton@ja.org

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