Are you ready to spark your or your child’s entrepreneurial spirit? JAiD, Jean Augustine's Intermediate DECA, is an exciting program designed for grade 8 students to explore leadership, business, and marketing skills in a fun and engaging way. This one-day event offers a chance for students to develop confidence, teamwork, and innovative thinking while learning about the world of business competitions. JAiD is a student-led leadership conference that uses interactive, hands-on experiences to learn about marketing, finance, hospitality, entrepreneurship, and business management. Throughout the day, there will be a series of innovative workshops, team challenges, and problem-solving activities, as students develop skills such as collaboration, communication, and creativity. It’s all about learning to think outside the box, build confidence, and inspire students to pursue their ambitions.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 29th 8:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Jean Augustine Secondary School
Who Can Attend: Open to grade 8 students, with a maximum of 100 participants.
Lunch: Provided for all participants!
What to Expect
Interactive Workshops: Including an Escape room and Mock role play, led by experienced high school DECA members and advisors.
Competitive Simulations: Hands-on activities to learn and apply business concepts.
Networking Opportunities: Meet like-minded peers and learn from DECA mentors.
How to Register (opens in December)
Step 1: Talk to Your Homeroom Teacher. Express your interest and learn more about participating in this event.
Step 2: Permission Form: Download and sign the permission form.
Step 3: Google Form: Submit your information through our online form. https://forms.gle/czEJQP8KRkTSZtVJ6
Step 4: Fee Payment: Use School Cash Online to pay the registration fee. https://peelschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/471252/145/False/True
Why participate in JAiD?
JAiD is a great opportunity for students to get a head start in developing leadership skills, preparing for high school DECA, and building a foundation for success in business and beyond.
