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JA of Acadiana Events

At JA of Acadiana, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

November 2024

Tue
12

Happening Now!

JA Leading Ladies - Acadiana

When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - Friday, May 30, 2025
Where: SoLAcc or Acadiana area
Time: 8:00 AM CT

Become a Leading Ladies Ambassador TODAY!

Focusing on boosting confidence and empowering teens to take charge of their financial and career futures, JA Leading Ladies mentors share their professional experiences to inspire and guide.

Thu
14

Happening Now!

JA Mentoring Men-Acadiana

When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Friday, May 30, 2025
Where: SoLAcc or Acadiana area
Time: 8:00 AM CT

Becoming a JA Mentoring Men Ambassador Today!

JA Mentoring Men is a program aimed at introducing more men to Junior Achievement and inspiring and supporting JA boys through special mentoring initiatives. We strive to create a support network for young men, helping them prepare for life after high school by building their confidence and skills for career, business, and financial empowerment.

January 2025

Wed
1

JA In - a-Day

When: Wednesday, January 01, 2025 - Monday, March 31, 2025
Where: Acadiana area
Time: 12:00 AM CT

JA in a Day is a high impact way to deliver JA's lessons for a particular grade level all on the same day. Some schools choose to have every grade receive JA programming on the same day. "JA in a Day" is a unique opportunity as it offers volunteers a great opportunity to get involved with Junior Achievement without juggling schedule conflicts or long-term commitments.
VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!

April 2025

Tue
22

Business Hall of Fame 2025

When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Where: Rock 'n' Bowl
Time: 5:30 PM CT

Junior Achievement of Acadiana, in partnership with First Horizon Bank, is pleased to present the 29th annual Business Hall of Fame. This esteemed and storied event honors excellence in business and the leaders that make these businesses so successful. Event to be held on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025.

October 2025

Thu
23

Kings of Swing 2025

When: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Where: TopGolf of Lafayette
Time: 3:00 PM CT

Business leaders bring their competitive spirit and passion for supporting educational mentoring through JA by challenging other leaders in this business-to-business competition. The event is great for networking and client relationships. There will be team elimination until the top team is crowned the Kings of Swing!

Thank you to our presenting sponsor the First National Bank of Jeanerette.

PAST EVENTS

October 2024

Thu
24

Kings of Swing

When: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Where: TopGolf of Lafayette
Time: 3:00 PM CT

Kings of Swing benefits Junior Achievement of Acadiana.

Business leaders bring their competitive spirit and passion for supporting educational mentoring through JA by challenging other leaders in this business-to-business competition. The event is great for networking and client relationships. There will be team elimination until the top team is crowned the Kings of Swing!

April 2021

Tue
20

Business Hall of Fame 2021

When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Where: Ye Olde College Inn Steak & Bank Bar
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Junior Achievement of Acadiana is pleased to present the 26th annual Business Hall of Fame. This esteemed and storied event honors excellence in business and the leaders that make these businesses so successful.

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