JA Alumni Close Out the Month with a Week of Events

June 3, 2024

Last week was chock-full of opportunities for JA alumni around the world.

Summit Connect

The Summit Connect sessions—online meetups for JA alumni attending the JA Global Alumni Summit in August—have become a cornerstone of the pre-summit experience. The sessions foster an environment of learning and connection, not only enriching the pre-summit experience but also connecting JA alumni from around the world and introducing them to JA’s latest advocacy initiative, Global Youth Advocates. These exclusive networking and learning sessions offer insights on the summit and opportunities for personal growth.

Sign up for the next Summit Connect session: Monday, June 24, 8:00amEDT/2:00pmCEST/8:00pmHKT

May 2024 JA Alumni Clubhouse

The latest JA Alumni Clubhouse session, held May 29, featured PMIEF training with PMP Certified Trainer Farah Ghanem from Lebanon. Sofia Ledesma Reyes, a JA alumna from Argentina, spoke about the transformative International Forum of Entrepreneurs (FIE). FIE focuses on personal growth and international connections for young people ages 16–24 in the Americas region. JA Malaysia alumnus Poi Shie Xan showcased partnerships with large corporations, while JA Alumni Guam president Angel Payumo discussed the upcoming Beyond the Horizons Summit in July, which will focus on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy.

Learn more about FIE Argentina and sign up at fieargentina.com.ar.

Watch the May 2024 JA Alumni Clubhouse

Leadership Insights with David Meltzer

More than 30 global JA alumni leaders from Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas joined an exclusive global call with entrepreneur and JA alumnus David Meltzer. David shared his inspiring journey from JA student to entrepreneur and his five daily practices for leadership, encouraging leaders to become the best version of themselves. The session included an interactive Q&A on leading with integrity, managing obstacles, multitasking, and more, followed by a global networking series with breakout rooms for deeper connections.

Global Youth Advocates

The Global Youth Advocates program, powered by Cortico and MIT offers young leaders an opportunity to unleash their potential and drive meaningful change through a combination of workshops, mentorship, and advocacy initiatives. Participants will develop the skills and confidence to become effective advocates, with the chance to attend the summit in Porto and join the advocacy and media team with Edukuri, a JA alumni-led Japanese company. Learn more and apply for the Global Youth Advocates program.

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