Celebrate Youth Empowerment at NAUfest
September 12, 2024
JA Americas held the first NAUfest events of 2024 last month in Guatemala and Uruguay. Fourteen locations across Central and South America will host this vibrant celebration of youth empowerment, innovation, and entrepreneurship this year. The annual event brings together young minds from across the Americas region, offering a platform to learn, connect, and showcase their talents.
NAUfest bridges the gap between education and the real world, offering practical experiences that prepare students for future challenges. Students gain confidence, build networks, and develop skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Through a mix of live and virtual events, NAUfest provides participants with hands-on experiences, workshops, and inspiring talks from industry leaders. The events equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the future job market.
Learn more about 2024 NAUfest events below.
NAUfest Events Across Central and South America
Guatemala, August 8: Students learned how to put together their first CVs, heard about green jobs, explored personal branding and personal finance, and participated in mock job interviews. Learn more.
Uruguay, August 13: Participants networked with professionals and heard keynotes from entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Learn more.
Brazil, September and October: Six NAUfest events will take place in Brazil over two months—Macapá, Curitiba, and Bahía in September and Vittoria, San Salvador, and Brasilia in October. Learn more.
Mexico, September 19: Participants will hear from motivational speaker Millán Ludeña, Ëventum CEO Jesús Martínez, and financial influencer Esteban Quiroga. The festival will close with singer Daniella, indie pop group Lhía, and illusionist Jerry Faneler. Learn more.
Chile, October 9: Students will explore their potential at NAUfest in Santiago, Chile. Stay tuned for more details!
Colombia, October 22: JA Colombia invites students to attend NAUfest in Bogota. Stay tuned for more details.
Peru, October 24: Participants will gather at Saint Ignatius of Loyola University in Lima for NAUfest Peru. Register today.
Argentina, November 6: The Buenos Aires edition of NAUfest will put everything students need to design their futures in one place. Register today.
Ecuador, November 21: Students in Ecuador will gather in Quito for NAUfest. Stay tuned for details and registration.