Career Exploration Fairs give students the chance to learn about a range of career options across multiple career clusters as they begin to think about their future. Fairs are created in collaboration with JA staff, teachers, and volunteers.

Ahead of the event, students will participate in age-appropriate interest inventories, research general industries and local companies to help them prepare for the fair. At the fair, volunteers share information about their businesses and/or jobs, and students ask questions as the speakers or students rotate from station to station.

Students in K-12th grade are able to participate in Career Fairs.

Have questions or can’t find what you are looking for? Contact the Senior Manager, Learning Experiences for more information.

Groups can request programs beginning August 1. Ready to begin? Sign up here!

Career Exploration Fair Logistics:

● Minimum number of students: 30
● Number of pre-event curriculum sessions taught by educators: 3-5
● Time Commitment at Career Fair: 3-6 hours depending on number of students and businesses participating.
● Preparation & Training Commitment: Minimum of 2 planning calls and one 30-minute training session with facilitator leads.

Fall Career Fair Due Dates
● September 1 – All requests must be submitted to JA.
● September 15 – Requests confirmed and payment submitted.
● October 15-December 15 – Host Career Fair.

Spring Career Fair Due Dates
● November 15 – All requests must be submitted to JA.
● December 1 – Requests confirmed and payment submitted.
● January 30-April 30 – Host Career Fair.

The Process:

STEP 1:

Fill out the JA Career Fair request form.

STEP 2:

Receive confirmation email and invoice for fees associated with the event. Pay invoice within 15 days of receipt.

STEP 3:

Collaborate with members of the JA team to ensure layers of the event meets student needs and participate in facilitator training sessions as required.

STEP 4:

Gain access to curriculum and materials for use during pre-fair program sessions.

STEP 5:

Conduct JA pre-Career Fair programming.

STEP 6:

Host JA Career Fair.

Fees:

Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City makes every effort to keep costs minimal for school districts & community partners. Please refer to the table below to estimate costs for your class(es) to participate in JA Career Fairs.

Free & Reduced Lunch Rate
0%-25%
26%-50%
51%-75%
76%-100%

Cost Per Class
$10
$8
$6
$4

Program fees are due up front; collaboration will begin and program material access will be granted upon payment.

If a fee presents a significant barrier to your students’ attendance, please contact the Senior Manager, Learning Experiences at lwagner@jagkc.org to discuss options. Junior Achievement cannot guarantee that any exceptions or accommodations can be made to reduce cost, but we will do our best to support your needs.

“The program content was relevant for the students, which got them excited about learning. “It wasn’t a hassle for the students. They were all excited for JA Day.”

Lexi, Alphapointe

80.6%

84.8%

85.8%

of students believe their JA experience helped them believe it’s important to do well in school

of students believe they can create their own future as a result of their JA experience

of students understand the skills they need to be successful in their future jobs as a result of their JA experience

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Career Fairs | Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City