JA Take Stock In Your Future®

JA Take Stock in Your Future® introduces students to the stock market. This program may include two components: a classroom curriculum, and for many participants, the JA Stock Market Challenge competition event.  The classroom curriculum comprises five sessions that introduce students to the basic concepts about how the stock market works and the impact of current events on the stock market. The program includes multiple self-guided extension activities that engage students in deeper learning about the stock market and investing.

Following participation in the program, students will be able to:

-              Understand foundational concepts of stocks

-              Analyze today’s stock market

-              Put market knowledge and skills into practice

-              Understand the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-  term investment strategy.

-              Examine the risks and rewards of trading

Open to Students Currently in Grades 9 - 12

Dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 and 19

Times: 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.