JA Southern Alberta

The JA Southern Alberta team is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a long-time supporter, Hall of Fame laureate and friend, Lou MacEachern. We wish to offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame in 2023, Lou MacEachern was a pillar of the Calgary community. As a PEI native, Lou started his own company, Servpro, here in Calgary, quickly becoming a success in our city. In his greater career, Mr. MacEachern became an avid volunteer, activist and mentor. Lou has been an exemplary representative of generosity, business savvy, and the entrepreneurial spirit throughout his professional life. His community engagement includes generous contributions to the Prince Edward Island Confederation Centre of the Arts, where a dedicated space exists, the Lou MacEachern Upper Plaza, in his honor. As a well-known patron of the Arts, Lou MacEachern graciously invited our team to tour his studio this past holiday season.

On behalf of the JA Southern Alberta team, thank you for your support of Company Program! 🎉 👏

Hey #YYC! Come on down to Bankers Hall (+15 level), tomorrow from 11am-1pm to support our Company Programs students. CP allows high school students to create and run their very own businesses from start to finish. Come see their creations and see the entrepreneurial spirit in action. 💼 👏 #JASA #CompanyProgram #entrepreneurship

JA Southern Alberta is thrilled to be recognized as a recipient of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) Foundation's Community Grant! 🎉 JA Southern Alberta delivers free financial literacy programming in classrooms across southern Alberta. We see sustained demand for this programming, specifically with the incorporation of financial literacy into the K-6 curriculum. With the help of the AIMCo Foundation, we can ensure that students have access to vital education in financial literacy throughout their schooling, vastly increasing their financial capabilities. Thank you AIMCo Foundation for your support of our programs! #AIMCoFoundation #financialliteracy #JAImpact

👏 Celebrating young #entrepreneurs at the JA Southern Alberta Annual CrossIron Mills Trade Show. Check out these inspiring businesses from local high school students. 🎉👇 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the #JuniorAchievement Southern Alberta Annual CrossIron Mills Trade Show with my Little Brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary & Area. 👨👦 This event highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit of high school students in JA’s Company Program, as they pitched their businesses and sold products to mall shoppers. 💳 Here’s a glimpse of the amazing range of student-led ventures: 🌿 Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Solutions: 🔹 EcoVera offered herb-growing kits to inspire healthy living and sustainability 🔹 Wicks & Inks created upcycled candles made from repurposed wax 🔹 Smelling Bee showcased natural and sustainable beeswax candles 🔹 Home Tweet Home created birdhouses and feeders from recycling wood 🔹 Vinyl Hour transformed old vinyl records into clocks 🎁 Customizable and Handcrafted Products: 🔹 Minerva designed elegant keychains, phone charms, and bracelets inspired by themes like nature and the ocean 🔹 Vive Jewels designed inspired charm bracelets to help with fidgeting for the mind and beauty for the eyes 🔹 Loop created fidget spinners from bicycle chains 🌟 Wellness and Lifestyle: 🔹 Ventus Aromatics provided natural air fresheners made with essential oils 🔹 Enlighten focused on candles promoting aromatherapy and mental wellness 🔹 Luxora was selling hand crafted lamps to help you destress 🌍 Social Impact Ventures: 🔹 Aenigma presented puzzles with Braille and tactile elements to promote inclusivity and accessibility (so impressed with this one, very thoughtful and inclusive!) 🔹 ReCAPD repurposed plastic caps into stylish and functional products while supporting global recycling efforts 🔹 Tab to Go aimed to reduce waste with innovative toothpaste tabs ☕ Food and Beverage: 🔹 Eternibean offered premium coffee blends with proceeds supporting Alzheimer’s research 👕 Fashion with a Purpose: 🔹 Chroma Wear hand-painted space-themed hoodies celebrating curiosity and creativity 🔹 TOPI created custom-designed toques with removable logo patches and donated proceeds to charitable causes 🔹 Koko Clothing had original graphics and art on custom clothing 🔹 Kaizen created unique clothing inspired by global cultures and symbols As a proud supporter of JA Southern Alberta, KPMG Canada #KPMGCalgary celebrates the hard work and creativity of these young entrepreneurs. 💡 Thank you to fellow sponsors ATCO, Barclays, CPA Alberta, Neo Financial, The Prosser Charitable Foundation. 👏 Let’s continue supporting the leaders of tomorrow! 🚀 Learn more about JA Southern Alberta’s impactful programs: https://lnkd.in/e5wKwfKW 🔗 #JuniorAchievement #YouthEntrepreneurship #Innovation #Business #FutureLeaders #Mentorship #Sustainability #Creativity #KPMGProud #KPMGHGVCanada #KPMGHighGrowthVentures

We're hiring a Coordinator, High School Programs! 📣 Interested applicants, please apply via email to sbednar@jasouthalberta.org with your resume and cover letter by January 31st. We are looking forward to expanding our team!

What a privilege it was to inspire some young minds. Preparing for the endless possibilities of life! Scott Robinson is awe-inspiring for what a mentor can be. JA Southern Alberta

We’re #hiring! JA Southern Alberta is hiring for the position of Coordinator, High School Programs. If you are passionate about youth education and looking to have a positive impact on young people in your community, consider joining the team here at JA Southern Alberta.🚀 Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter via email to sbednar@jasouthalberta.org by January 31st, 2025.

JA Southern Alberta recognizes the generous support of institutions like Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). With help from our partners, students are able to gain hands-on experience in a dedicated space in preparation for their future careers. #Partnership #JASouthernAlberta #SAIT

Saving and investing basics are crucial tools offered to students in grades 8-12 through our Investment Strategies Program. JA teachers and volunteers help students navigate the stock market in a risk-free online simulation, to learn how to build a portfolio, apply ethics, and more! Check out what the 8th grade class at Crescent Heights High School in Medicine Hat have learned about the stock market: #FutureLeaders #JACanada #YouthEmpowerment