HOW CAN THE CARMEL COMMUNITY SUPPORT THIS?

Invest funding, time, and expertise.

Volunteer to connect with teachers and students.

Share business/industry experience at events.

CEF welcomes community businesses who want to be part of the ACHIEVE Initiative, either through financial investment, or by supporting schools with volunteers. Please contact Jennifer Penix, CEF Executive Director, for more information at jpenix1@ccs.k12.in.us.

THE CEF ACHIEVE INITIATIVE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

All Carmel Clay Schools fifth grade students attend JA BizTown, a simulated city where kids are an "adult for a day" while learning about free enterprise, personal financial management, and the role of business in a community.

All eighth grade students participate in JA JobSpark, a hands-on career exploration fair that allows students to learn what skills are needed for jobs that are available in today's world, especially those that are in demand in Indiana.

All high school students have the opportunity to engage in a JA CareerIgnite, which highlights post-secondary options, including education, employment, enlistment, and entrepreneurship. Register for JACareerIgnite HERE

CHS students can engage in an annual Shark Tank-style competition. Principles of Business Management students will learn about the entrepreneurial process and create their own business plans. Learn more at Start Me Up Cup.

Community partners are able to share their professional experiences & pathways with Carmel High School students who are currently taking classes in the polytechnic areas (i.e. automotive, construction, culinary, cosmetology, welding, interior design, fashion, etc.). Learn more at CHS Skilled Trades Speaker Series.

Jennifer Penix

The CEF Executive Director, Jennifer Penix, worked closely with Dr. Amy Dudley, CCS Assistant Superintendent, and Jennifer Burk, President and CEO of Junior Achievement to create the ACHIEVE initiative, which is possible because of the success of CEF’s Ghosts and Goblins 5k/2k race in October and the Taste of Carmel in March, as well as investment from community partners in support of expanding the impact of CEF to engage more students.

Amy Dudley

Dr. Dudley says: “Being able to integrate the Junior Achievement curriculum that meets our state standards in multiple areas is an essential part of this endeavor. Most importantly, providing the opportunity for more than 1,500 students to be fully engaged in both JA BizTown and JA JobSpark in 2022-2023 elevates the learning opportunities for our students, further preparing them for their own future success. We appreciate that the foundation has been instrumental in this partnership.”

Thank you to our community partners who have invested in the CEF Achieve Initiative which includes JA Biztown funding: Church Church Hittle & Antrim, City of Carmel, Fanning Howey, J.C. Hart, Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP, Metronet, & The Skillman Corporation.

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WHAT IS IT?

WHO BENEFITS?

HOW CAN THE CARMEL COMMUNITY SUPPORT THIS?

THE CEF ACHIEVE INITIATIVE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

All Carmel Clay Schools fifth grade students attend JA BizTown, a simulated city where kids are an "adult for a day" while learning about free enterprise, personal financial management, and the role of business in a community.

All eighth grade students participate in JA JobSpark, a hands-on career exploration fair that allows students to learn what skills are needed for jobs that are available in today's world, especially those that are in demand in Indiana.

All high school students have the opportunity to engage in a JA CareerIgnite, which highlights post-secondary options, including education, employment, enlistment, and entrepreneurship. Register for JACareerIgnite HERE

CHS students can engage in an annual Shark Tank-style competition. Principles of Business Management students will learn about the entrepreneurial process and create their own business plans. Learn more at Start Me Up Cup.

WHAT DO THEY HAVE TO SAY?

Jennifer Penix

Amy Dudley