Announcing the JA Inspire Virtual Career Expo for all New Jersey 7th to 12th graders

Registration is now open!
Sign up your middle & high school students today for JA Inspire Virtual, a free career readiness learning experience that virtually connects students to companies and volunteers who share their world of work. The Expo is designed to spark student interest in planning for their futures.
JA Inspire Virtual Career Expo
JA Inspire Virtual is more than a career expo; it is an interactive digital platform where students will attend webinars and presentations, explore a variety of company-sponsored career booths, and interact with volunteers using chat functionality. There will be a diverse representation of employers, industries, career paths, and higher education options at the expo (see list below)...so our young people are inspired for bright futures here in New Jersey. This program is offered at no cost.

Launching on Thursday, May 20, this learning experience is available on-demand through August 18, 2021, and accessible to all interested schools, organizations, and summer programs.
Why JA Inspire?
Participating students will:

  • Explore careers and learn about the education and skills needed for in-demand jobs.
  • Connect their interests with career opportunities presented by New Jersey employers.
  • Gain real insight on what industries and specific jobs are like.
  • Hear career advice and learn from industry experts.
  • Meet NJSLS 9: CLKS (Career Readiness, Life Literacies, and Key Skills).
  • Begin planning their career futures using newfound knowledge.
Flexible Implementation for Schools & Educators
You determine how best to engage your students using the following implementation methods:

Pre-curriculum & culminating virtual career expo: JA will provide a digital Student Guidebook that includes career readiness activities to help students prepare for the virtual career expo. Activities may be teacher-led or student self-guided.

Virtual career expo only: Schools may choose to only register for the career expo, and are encouraged to provide students with 1 to 3 hours of exploration within the JA Inspire Virtual Career Expo platform.
Virtual Exhibit Hall
Explore the Hall organized by career clusters and visit New Jersey companies that are of interest (see sample list below).
Interactive Booths
Visit companies & explore job openings, videos, internships and more to learn about their careers and pathways. Chat with company volunteers on May 20 only.
Career Speakers
Watch brief webinars from various industry experts on topics such as resumes, interviewing, and soft/career readiness skills.