20th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge

Through JA Take Stock in Your Future®, students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading. (grades 9-12) The program includes five 45- minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout, including an optional online or site-based JA Stock Market Challenge competition.

Event Completed!

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Where: Rivers Memorial Hall, Western New England University

Time: 11:00 AM ET

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 20th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge! This Wall Street Simulation has been a student and volunteer favorite for two decades and we have some fun surprises in store!

During the day, the event welcomes over 350 students from area schools to participate in a fun team competition. In the evening, teams made up of JA's corporate and collegiate partners will compete.

For questions about sponsorships, please contact Amie at amiarecki@jawm.org. For information on volunteering for the daytime student event or evening corporate and collegiate event, please email Nicole at nbaltazar@jawm.org.

Thank you for your supporting JA and boundless possibilities for young people!

JA Stock Market Challenge - (video by KnoxworX)

Junior Achievement of Western MA - 2025 Stock Market Challenge Official Recap

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!