Partners & Exhibitors
Invest in the Future!
We can start young people on their career paths, but we need our partners to bring these journeys to life! JA Inspire partners are more than businesses; they are the local connection to a student's community and the inspiration for successful futures. Help us build thriving tomorrows by investing in young people today.
Resources
FAQ
How do I know if I will be doing an in-person or virtual event?
Reach out to your JA contact.
In addition to the virtual event (JA Here to Career) that is available to students 24/7, 365-days-a-year, there are four in-person events:
Wooster, presented by Schaeffler (Wayne County Fair Event Center): February 15, 2024
Mansfield, presented by Charles River Laboratories (Fairhaven Hall at Richland County Fairgrounds): February 22, 2024
Canton, presented by Coastal Pet Products (Center for Performance at Pro Football Hall of Fame Village): March 7, 2024
Career Quest, presented by OhioMeansJobs (The Energy Fieldhouse): May 9, 2024
Destination Career: Ashland (Ashland County Fairgrounds): May 14, 2024
What should I prepare for, if I am participating in a virtual or in-person event?
Please complete the Company or Higher Education Information form emailed to you by your JA Contact as soon as possible. If you need this resource resent, please reach out to your JA Contact.
If your organization is ONLY participating virtually, you do not need to do anything else!
If your organization will be participating in an in-person event, there will be an exhibitor orientation prior to the event with more details, including:
Event location.
Set-up and tear-down time frames.
Specifications on the items you CAN and CANNOT bring into the event space (for example: no balloons are allowed at the Canton JA Inspire event).
Ideas for engaging activities to draw encourage student interaction.
Reach out to your JA Contact with additional questions.
What documents do I need to provide JA?
You will need to complete the Company or Higher Education Information form emailed to you by your JA Contact ASAP along with sending a high-resolution logo file.
If your organization is ONLY participating virtually, you do not need to do anything else!
If your organization will be participating in an in-person event, there will be additional forms about event logistics to complete (power needs, etc.). These will be shared prior to the event.
Questions? Reach out to your JA Contact.
JA Inspire is over. How can I continue encouraging student career exploration?
Good news! JA Here to Career is available for student exploration 24/7, 365 days-a-year. We will be updating company profiles periodically with information and in-demand job needs, so watch for further communications.
JA also offers JA Job Shadow opportunities throughout the year. If you're interested in hosting students, please reach out to your JA Contact for details.
Thank You to our 2023-24 Sponsors!
Local Presenting
Career Cluster Title
Elite
Premier Inspirer
2022-23 Impact
JA Inspire to Hire in Mansfield
DRM Production
JA Inspire to Hire in Wooster & Canton
Inman Productions