“Our son learned a lot about what it takes to develop a business idea and business plan and how to integrate finance, operations, marketing, etc. However, more importantly, he really enjoyed the teamwork with other students and valued what each team member had to offer. The challenge of presenting at the pitch competition was a great learning experience for him.”
— Eveline Norman, 2019 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Parent
“The JA Entrepreneurship Summit was one of the most amazing, engaging, productive, and impactful things I’ve done as a high schooler. It gave me insight on how to start and run a business. I learned many new things such as financing, marketing, and working as a team. I’m so glad I did it this summer. I wish I knew about it before.”
— Namira Anjum, 2019 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Participant
“Going into the Summit, I did not know what to expect. I didn’t know what the challenge was going to be nor did I know any people, but after the week was over, I gained so many new skills and friends. I was unsure of what I wanted to do for college and my career, but after the Summit, I figured out that I really like business!”
— Alexis Echano, 2019 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Participant
“The 2018 JA summit was great! I met new people, developed a business idea into an actual theoretical business and I had fun along the way. The JA staff were more than helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure that my group and I had what we needed to do the best that we could. I learned some key points in starting up a business that I hope I will be able to use in the future.”
- Nithya Gopalakrishnan, 2018 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Participant
“Junior Achievement's Entrepreneurship Summit has taught me how hard it is to run a profitable business. However, it is very fun too! Every day is a new lesson, challenge, or fun workshop that is being taught by real consultants in companies that understand what we have to go through. The end result is very rewarding!”
- Ayonnah Tinsley, 2018 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Participant
"JA's staff and mentors are truly some of the best people I have been around. They always made sure that I and other students were being taken care of, and that means a lot. The curriculum is outstanding! I wish school was more like the Summit."
-Lucas Huynh, 2017 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Participant
"First, I would like to thank the entire JA staff for hosting this program. I enjoyed the program and all of the activities because each activity helped me learn in some different way. Participating in this program allowed me to learn more about entrepreneurship, meet new friends, and realize that I was capable of working in a consulting firm."
-Michael Doan, 2017 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Participant
“The 2016 Entrepreneurship Summit was an absolutely transformative experience and the highlight of my summer! Over the span of a few days I had the opportunity to learn about the basics of entrepreneurship through a great balance of activities ranging from networking and team building exercises to developing business solutions to a real world problem. I especially enjoyed the informal and lively interactions with the program mentors, workshop speakers and student participants. Although the program culminated in a competition, everyone was rooting for each other’s success and it left me with a great sense of accomplishment. I’m grateful for the opportunity to pursue my passion and I can’t wait to participate again!”
-Zoree Jones, 2016 & 2017 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Participant