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21st Annual JA Stock Market Challenge

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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.

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Where: Rivers Memorial Hall, Western New England University
Time: 10:30 AM ET
The 21st Annual JA Stock Market Challenge - a fun, fast-paced Wall Street Simulation!

During the day, the event welcomes over 400 students from area schools to participate in a team competition that links classroom learning to the real-world. In the evening, teams made up of JA's corporate and collegiate partners 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 to our Sponsors!

JA Stock Market Challenge - (video by KnoxworX)

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

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Logo for St. Germain

Education Sponsor

Logo for 2026 Elms College Logo

Transportation Sponsor

Logo for Baystate/HNE combined

Portfolio Sponsor

Logo for M&T Bank

Trade Sponsor

Logo for Balise

Gold Sponsor

Logo for Country Bank
Logo for Monson Savings
Logo for Western New England University

Silver Sponsor

Logo for Westfield Gas and Electric

Bronze Sponsor

Logo for EXCEL
Logo for Florence Bank
Logo for Freedom Credit Union
Logo for 2026 Liberty Bank Logo
Logo for MassMutual
Logo for MMWEC
Logo for NEW Polish National
Logo for Teddy Bear Pools

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!

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