How Evansville’s JobSpark Event is Empowering So. Indiana 8th Graders

The Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana (JA) JobSpark event is here, once again giving thousands of 8th-grade students the chance to meet with nearly 100 Tri-State employers. JA JobSpark is more than a career fair, it brings together the business community and local schools and is designed to help launch middle school students into their futures: high school, college, and careers beyond.

WHAT is JobSpark?

JobSpark is a 2-day, hands-on career expo where 8th graders from Southwest Indiana and Southeast Illinois meet with dozens of businesses and industries in our area. The goal is to "spark" an interest in these students and get them fired up for what's to come after school.

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Students won't just receive a handout and a handshake - they will get the chance to participate in hands-on, experiential activities and interact with local industry professionals from eight career clusters.

WHEN and WHERE is the 2024 JobSpark?

The 2024 Junior Achievement JobSpark is Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th (starting at 8 am both days) at the Old National Events Plaza in downtown Evansville.

What is Junior Achievement?

Simply put, the purpose of Junior Achievement (JA) is to "inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy." JA's goal is for young students to get the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in the future. JA programs focus on three important pillars...

1. Work readiness
2. Financial literacy
3. Entrepreneurship