JA Fellows connects students to San Diego’s business community through a year-long leadership and work-based learning experience. Students meet each school day and develop the foundational knowledge of the local economy, personal finance, career pathways, and work readiness. The cohort model provides students with social capital and financial literacy through real-world experiences directly connected to San Diego’s industries.
Students participating in JA Fellows will:
Receive mentorship from industry professionals based on the student interests
Have the option to partake in paid internships and work-based learning opportunities
Learn about career pathways through career panels and job shadows
Access scholarship opportunities to pursue higher education