2023 JA Inspire Career Expo

Event Completed!

When: Thursday, December 07, 2023 - Friday, December 08, 2023

Where: Bend XPO

Time: 8:30 AM CT

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is hosting JA Inspire®, a hands-on, interactive career expo experience to help 8th grade students launch into their futures. JA Inspire provides students the opportunity to connect with local businesses, participate in interactive exhibits, and explore career pathways. More than just a career expo, JA Inspire brings together the business community with local schools and is designed to help middle school students explore their futures: high school, college, and careers beyond.

Event times:
December 7: 9 – 11 am | 11:30 – 1:30 pm
December 8: 9 – 11 am | 11:30 – 1:30 pm
All sessions are full. Please complete registration form to be placed on a waiting list.

Students who participate in the JA Inspire event will:
-Connect with professionals from some of the region's most prominent employers building a strong talent pipeline for future jobs in our community.
-Explore career pathways and learn about the skills needed for in-demand jobs.
-Practice soft skills.
-Connect their own interests with a variety of career opportunities.
-Strengthen their coursework pathway for high school and beyond.

Educator Resources - additional resources coming soon!

JA Inspire Impact

2022 JA Inspire Student Data

2023 JA Inspire Career Expo

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Presented By

Succeed Sponsors

Hospitality Sponsor

Career Cluster Sponsors

Security Sponsor

Exhibitors

Alternatives for the Older Adult

Arconic

Capri College

City of Moline

Davenport Fire Department

Davenport Parks & Recreation

Davenport Police Department

Deloitte

Dental Assisting Technologies

Duck Creek Tire & Service Inc.

Eastern Iowa Community College - IT Program

Edwards Creative

Elanders

Family Resources

Figge Art Museum

Genesis Health System

Group 0

HNI Corporation

Hodge

IHMVCU

Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Conservation Police

Illinois Department of Transportation

Illinois/Iowa Court Reporters

Iowa 80 Truckstop

Iowa Army National Guard

Iowa Department of Corrections - 7th District

IPG Photonics, Genesis Systems

John Deere

Level II Fitness

Martin Equipment of Illinois

McCarthy-Bush Corporation

McLaughlin Body Company

MetroLINK

MidAmerican Energy

Mission Systems Division, Eaton

Moline Public Library

National Weather Service

Nestlé Purina

Quad City Area REALTORS

Quad City Botanical Center

Quad City International Airport

Republic Services

River View Veterinary Service

Rock Island County Sheriff's Office

Rock Valley Physical Therapy

Scott County Emergency Communications Center

Scott County Emergency Management Agency

Scott County Geographic Information System

Shive Hattery

Streamline Architects

TBK Bank

Tri-City Electric

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Twin State Technical Services

Visit Quad Cities

Von Maur

WellSpire and WesleyLife

Western Illinois University

WQAD News 8

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event! Contact us to get more information on how to sponsor a JA Event!