Junior Achievement of Halton wants to thank the dozens of companies and individuals who have made generous donations to our work. Thanks to you we will be able to carry on our programs aimed at teaching young people about business and economics. What more valuable and lasting contribution can businesses and community leaders make than to ensure that we develop the next generation of entrepreneurs—the people who will be creating jobs and paying taxes in the future.

In 199/2000 4 companies participated at the Platinum level ($5,000 and above); 12 contributed at the Gold Level ($2,000 to $4,999); 23 were Silver Level donors ($1,000 to $1,999); and more than 100 individuals, companies and organizations contributed at the bronze level (up to $999).

" Not only are we heartened by the amount of the donations," said Halton Jr. Achievement President Sue Suess, "but also by the number of donors. They represent the business and community leadership of the entire region, and the breadth of their support is an indicator that JA is performing a valuable role in Halton."

Junior Achievement of Halton will be conducting its next fund raising drive on May 17. When you get your letter, please consider making a generous donation. It is an investment in the future that pays dividends many times over.

Thanks to The Halton Junior Achievement "Business Basics" program, 875 grades 5 and 6 students are learning what it takes to become an entrepreneur. "Business Basics" offers a unique and exciting approach to teaching elementary students about business and the enterprise system. Guided by a volunteer business consultant or a senior Achiever from "The Company Program", the young students are taught about four basic facets of business:

With the help and guidance of their consultants, the students come away with a positive attitude about the enterprise system, while developing a deeper appreciation of how business fits into their lives. Career options and the importance of future planning is also discussed. The most valuable experience students gain is an understanding of the role of business in their community.

Business Basics involves 4 – one hour classroom sessions conducted by a consultant from the business community and sometimes by one of our high school-age Senior Achievers who has graduated from our "Company Program".

If you are thinking of dropping out of school, at least have some idea of what it is going to cost you in future lost earnings. That is the objective of "Economics of Staying in School" (ESIS) -- a series of four classroom activities

designed to help students understand the importance of an education and the personal and economic costs of dropping out of school. The program is being offered by the Junior Achievement of Halton and so far this year, 180 Grade 8 level students have participated. "Grade 8 is the ideal time to start young people thinking about staying in school," noted JA Halton President Sue Suess. " They are making a transition into High School and that’s where they begin to seriously consider their future careers."

With the guidance of a classroom teacher and volunteer business consultant(s), students learn about the relationship between education and personal goals. They create budgets, learn to understand the costs of living on their own, and they explore types of careers to match their lifestyle expectations. The one-day course consists of 4 lessons conducted by a team of consultants with the assistance of the classroom teacher.

Topics covered include the meaning of Success. A board game is used to illustrate the relationship between education and the attainment of personal goals. Independence --students identify the cost of independence and living on their own. Employment -- a comparison of lifestyle expectations and the salaries necessary to attain them. Students complete a personal interest and skills inventory to identify the types of careers that match their own interests. In the Futures portion of the program, job applications are filled out and students participate in discussion and role-playing.

The Junior Achievement program that is most familiar to the public is its cornerstone "Company Program"--an after-school activity designed to give students an opportunity to set up and actually run a business for themselves.

Groups of Achievers in Halton have set up companies that produce Spa Kits, Treat-filled Mugs, Picture Frames, Candy Pots and Gift-filled Bowls

Guided by a team of volunteer Advisors, these young entrepreneurs gain practical and first-hand experience on how to operate a business. The students form a company, raise capital, elect officers, produce and market a product or service, and then go on to liquidate their business at the end of a 22 week operation.

Within "The Company Program", 3 to 4 volunteer advisors are assigned to each group of 12 - 25 students. Working in a facilitator role, the volunteers helps guide the students through the various decision-making processes they encounter while running their own company. Ideally, the volunteer advisors will share their expertise and experience with the students while helping to deliver the program through the materials provided by Junior Achievement.

Ask any Junior Achievement volunteer, and they will tell you: "You gain far more than you give." From professional skill building to personal development and reward, becoming a Junior Achievement volunteer, or expanding your participation is a "win-win" situation. In short, if you invest your time with Junior Achievement, you will return to work refreshed, invigorated and better prepared to put your leadership skills into practice. Equally important, you will gain great satisfaction knowing that you have fostered a positive relationship between our youth and business, and that you contributed to the enrichment of your community

It’s hard to believe that only 3 years ago, Junior Achievement of Halton established the Halton Business Hall of Fame in cooperation with the Regional Municipality of Halton. This award recognizes the tremendous contributions that local business men and women have made to the economy and the growth in our Region. In May 2001, Junior Achievement of Halton will be hosting the 3^rd Annual Halton Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony. To ensure success for this event we are seeking support from the Halton community businesses.

The members of the Board of Junior Achievement of Halton are endeavouring to create a pool of funds so that the programs we offer within the Halton region can be fiscally managed and expanded. To run this event successfully, Junior Achievement of Halton is seeking corporate sponsorship. Your organization can assist us in achieving our goal in couple of different ways:

We have established several sponsorship programs and will be contacting local businesses directly for support. Help us help young people discover the skills they will need to be successful in the future. The programs Junior Achievement offers within the Halton region provide a relevant, cost-free, "learn by doing" experience to young people. Self-confidence, self-sufficiency, leadership, entrepreneurial and workforce readiness skills are all natural outcomes of the experience provided by our programs.

Junior Achievement of Halton needs your help. We can only succeed in our goal of educating and inspiring our youth about business and economics with your active support

Whether you wish to make a donation so we can maintain and expand our programs, or whether you have business expertise you wish to share as a mentor, or if you want to help us organize one of our community events, we want to hear from you. Call us at 905-637-7200 or e-mail: [email protected] or call Jamie Schumacker at 416-974-6588.

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DATE	EVENT	LOCATION
February 1-28	JA Month	Halton
February 2 – 4	Ontario Junior Achievement Conference (OJAC)	Hamilton
February 10	Hula Bowl Fundraising Bowlathon	Burlington Bowl
February 13	Acton Open House	Acton District High School
February	Georgetown Open House	TBA
February 13	Milton Open House	Milton District High School
February	Burlington Open House	JA Centre 560 Guelph Line
February	Oakville Open House	White Oaks S.S.
March 24	Trade Fair (Tentative)	TBA
March 31	Car Rally	Zoooom
March 21	Board of Directors Meeting
May 3	Futures Unlimited Banquet	TBA
May 16	Board of Directors Meeting
May 17	Halton Business Hall of Fame Dee Brasseur Keynote Speaker	Burlington Holiday Inn
August	CANJAC	Calgary Alberta
September	Golf Tournament	TBA

For More Information on these events call 905-637-7200

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