About JA Inspire:
JA Inspire is Junior Achievement of New York's spotlight career exploration resource for middle & high school students, brought to life by 65 regional employers across New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley. Taking place in an immersive virtual environment, JA Inspire features an online career expo with interactive exhibitor booths across 14 career clusters, exclusive webinars & presentations in the virtual auditorium, downloadable resources, and a moderated online Q&A component with volunteers from many different professional backgrounds and industries
Highlights:
• 65 regional employer booths sorted by industry
• Downloadable career information, on-the-job videos, and resources like leads on scholarships, competitions, volunteer opportunities, internships, and more
• Option of engaging in moderated Q&A with volunteers from different career clusters & industries in March
• Virtual backpack allows students to save what interests them.
• Online software (web-based, no downloads needed) is compatible with multiple devices: computers, tablets, mobile phones.
• Gamification, online scavenger hunt, and leaderboard to reward participation adds fun and increases student engagement
• Wraparound career exploration curriculum (updated for 2026-27 school year) that supports NYS academic standards with flexible implementation (may be teacher-led or provided in a digital student guide for independent exploration)
• Extended student access – online access open to students for 4 months (March through June 2027) for students to visit & revisit at their convenience!