CareerSpark & JA Inspire®
Exposing central Illinois students to their future careers.
CareerSpark for Middle Grades
Students gather for an eye-opening and activity-based expo to engage with local professionals. Through hands-on activities, students explore career clusters, helping them visualize their futures and build a strong foundation for their high school studies and career paths.
CareerSpark for High School
High school students also have the opportunity to connect with local employers through an interactive expo in a blended learning platform with our without a guest speaker, where they can gain valuable insights to help them secure the right job or next postsecondary education or training step for their aspirations.
Classroom Curriculum
The JA Inspire curriculum, which is free to educators, is a dynamic and interactive resource designed to empower middle and high school students with the knowledge and skills needed to explore and plan for their future careers. Through a blend of classroom-based or self-guided instruction and hands-on activities, students learn how to make informed decisions about their education, training, and career goals. This initiative aims to empower students to understand and pursue the diverse career opportunities available in Central Illinois in a thoughtful, strategic way.
JA Inspire Entry
For more information about the JA Inspire Entry program, visit the JA Inspire Entry program page.
JA Inspire Advanced
For more information about the JA Inspire Advanced program, visit the JA Inspire Advanced program page.
GP CareerSpark 2024 Recap Video
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GP CareerSpark 2025
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.
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