JA Company Program Advisor
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Opportunity Description
Working alongside a team of business professionals, Company Program Advisors act as business mentors, role models and facilitators to a group of 20-25 high school students during an 18-week entrepreneurial journey to create, run and liquidate a business. This unique learning experience empowers young people in grades 9-12 with the skills, connections, and confidence to build something incredible - a business, a community, and a bright future. As a volunteer Company Program advisor, you will inspire students to dream big and set ambitious goals. Working alongside a team of business professionals, advisors act as mentors, role models and facilitators to a group of 20-25 high school students. Across 18 weeks, these students will create, run and liquidate a unique business. Learn more about the Advisor role: https://www.jacentralontario.org/wp-content/uploads/FY27-Company-Program_Info-Sheet-ADVISORS.pdf
Registration Deadline: October 14th, 2026
- We encourage you to register as soon as possible to help us with program planning and team assignments.
Program Launch (first meeting with students): Week of November 2 to 6, 2026
Virtual Advisor Training Sessions (save the dates – links will be shared following registration)
- For First-Year Advisors: October 15, 2026
- For New and Returning Advisors
o Part 1: October 20, 2026
o Part 2: October 26, 2026
Step 1: Complete Your Online Registration
Register here: https://jacentralontario-cpvolunteers.magentrix.com/aspx/Signup
Important: Please ensure you use the registration link above.
- When prompted, select "Community (Independent) Volunteer" as your volunteer type.
Step 2: Submit Your Location Preference Form
Preference Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JQJ7LjVBx5
- Your responses will help us match you with a Company Program team.
Matching Profile
Requirements
- Police Record Check Required
- Training or Orientation Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
About the Organization
Junior Achievement (JA) Central Ontario
Education & Schools
JA Central Ontario is a charity on a mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a changing global economy. It bridges the gap between education and the world of work through learning experiences for grades 3-12, focusing on financial literacy, work-readiness and entrepreneurship.
JA Central Ontario gives students the tools to become financially capable adults and entrepreneurs. Working with Corporate Partners, volunteers and educators, it creates important connections to the workforce and prepares youth for the jobs of tomorrow.
Logistics & Schedule
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Duration
- Medium-term (6 months to 1 year)
- Schedule
- Evenings
- Dates
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- Location
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1 Georgian Drive
Barrie, Ontario
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