JA Events

Join the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and Junior Achievement of Central Illinois for GP CareerSpark, a series of interactive work and career readiness experiences for 8th grade students in our region.

Let JA bring you "Back to School!" We're helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised through trivia and the online raffle directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.

Join us for a lively evening of singing, dancing, comedy, and outrageous piano playing in support of McLean County Programs

4:30 PM Cocktail Reception

5:30 PM Dinner & Induction Ceremony

Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.

*Online Raffle Tickets Available Now!* Let JA bring you "Back to School!" We're helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised through trivia and the online raffle directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.

Students in grades 9-12 apply their knowledge of business as they compete online to create and market a successful company in this interactive business simulation.

Join us for a lively evening of singing, dancing, comedy, and outrageous piano playing in support of McLean County Programs

Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.

Join us for an evening of fun entertainment provided by the talented performers from The Fun Pianos! company. Bring your favorite song requests to dance and sing along to - all while - ensuring local JA students receive much-needed learning experiences!

Let JA bring you "Back to School!" We're helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.

Join us for a lively evening of singing, dancing, comedy, and outrageous piano playing in support of McLean County Programs

Students in grades 9-12 apply their knowledge of business as they compete online to create and market a successful company in this interactive business simulation.

Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.

JA is helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.

Students in grades 9-12 apply their knowledge of business as they compete online to create and market a successful company in this interactive business simulation.

An event to learn about Junior Achievement and financially support the growth of JA programs in McLean County

Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.

JA is helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.