Junior Achievement Greater Baton Rouge

WOW!!! Our last program of the school year ended with an amazing time at Vacherie Elementary!! Our volunteers truly shined today with the students! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to volunteer with JA! The students learned so much! Thank you to the school staff that were so helpful to make this program a success.

JA had an incredible day at East Iberville Elementary this week! Thank you to our amazing volunteers who showed up, leaned in, and poured into our young learners. Your time and heart make a difference that lasts far beyond today. East Iberville students are walking away inspired because of you!

Who will be crowned King? Get your tickets soon!! Www.crawfishkingcookoff.com

🔥 The heat just got turned ALL the way up 🔥

The Crawfish King Cookoff is now officially sanctioned by the SCCA Cookoffs, bringing in top-tier talent, fiercer competition, and the boldest flavors you’ve ever tasted. 🦞💥

This isn’t just a cookoff… it’s a battle for the crown.

Think you can handle it? Come hungry. **this is a cashless event**

🎟️ Grab your ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT tickets NOW before they’re gone! www.crawfishkingcookoff.com MAY 1 - downtown Baton Rouge. Presented by BASF, Sponsored byBrecheen Pipe & Steel LLC, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Hancock Whitney ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Blue Bayou Waterpark Visit Baton Rouge Investar Bank Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge, LA Air Products Nucor Steel Zachry Group

It was a fantastic day with Lake Elementary Lion's Pride, Bluff Middle School and Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy 6th grade students at the first JA Trades event, hosted by Pelican Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors. Sponsored by Louisiana Chemistry Association, Methanex Geismar, Shintech Louisiana, LLC, Turner Industries, and REV The students got to see firsthand many of the trade careers we rely on every day — from hands‑on demonstrations to real conversations with industry professionals. Experiences like JA Trades open eyes, spark interests, and show students that skilled careers are powerful pathways to success. We’re grateful for the partners who made this day possible! We're looking forward to next year - Check out the photos here

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WOW, the JA Mentoring Men event at Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. for the students of Northeast High was a huge success! Thank you to the amazing staff at Coca Cola for the use of the facility, the tour, and for always supporting JA's mission! We are so thankful for our network of mentors that always step up to help inspire our next generation of leaders! It was a truly inspiring event!

We also want to thank Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University for supporting our Mentoring Programs this school year! You have truly made an impact with these programs and the students are better prepared to take control of their futures!

Our JA Leading Ladies event at Plaquemine Senior High School brought together an incredible group of mentors with a genuine commitment to inspiring the next generation! Thank you for sharing your stories, wisdom, and encouragement.

Thank you to State Farm for sponsoring this meaningful event! These students walked away believing in their potential, dreaming bigger, and seeing themselves as future leaders in every sense.

Our JA Mentoring Men Event at Plaquemine Senior High School brought together an amazing group of leaders who showed up with purpose and a genuine commitment to empowering young men! Thank you for sharing your time, stories, and encouragement. Your presence made a real difference in building the next generation of leaders in Plaquemine!

Thank you to the Assistant Principal, Ms. Morgan, for all her help making this a seamless and organized event!

Thank you to our sponsor, Ochsner! We are grateful for your support for this event and helping these students see new possibilities for their futures! Ochsner Baton Rouge Iberville Parish School District