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JA Company Program Student Calendar

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JA Company Program Kick-Off

Meeting One - Three
Student / Advisor introductions and ice breaker. Establish meeting rules & schedule.

Students work together to establish an effective and efficient team environment, while outlining
specific leadership roles for the future company. Students create values and standards for the
company and explore its vision, mission, and goals.

Working as a company, students conduct officer elections and learn about each department’s
specific responsibilities during the Operation and Liquidation Phases.

Officers Virtual Training—Saturday, October 3, 2020 9AM – 11:30 PM

Meeting Four - Seven
The company enters the Context Phase of the program. During this phase, students use tools
such as market surveys and cost-benefit analysis to determine potential products for their target
market.

The company enters the Deal Phase of the program. During this phase, students select the top
two or three product options for cost-benefit analysis.

The company enters the Business Opportunity Phase of the program. Students host a Board of
Directors meeting to approve the company’s Business Plan, review implementation strategies,
and accept the company Charter.

Materials needed for product production are ordered, and the company Business Plan is
implemented.

JA Company Program Crazy Bowl—Saturday, October 31, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
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noon Central Lanes, Tamuning

Commercial Due — Monday, November 5, 2020

Virtual Trade Fair ONE — Saturday, November 14, 2020 10am-2pm.
It’s time to showcase your company and your products! JA Board of Directors will be present to
evaluate your booth.

Meeting Eight - Ten
Students continue to operate the company and produce and sell its product. They learn about
specific sales techniques that will assist them in reaching their sales goals. Students hold
department meetings to share best practices and propose changes to current company
operations.