Junior Achievement of OKI Partners

The West Central Ohio Advisory Board met this week to discuss upcoming programs taking place in the Lima area this fall. 💙📖To learn more about how you can get involved, reach out to Grace Shirk for more information.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 567-712-4364

⛳The JA Golf Classic for Dayton, Butler & Warren is in the books! ⛳

We had a beautiful day on the course at Sycamore Creek Country Club and are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and donated prizes to help make the event a success.

A special thank you to our sponsors:

🏌️ Presenting Sponsor: TP Mechanical

🏌️ Cart Sponsors: Danis and EST Electrical Contractors

🏌️ Lunch Sponsor: Warren County Educational Service Center

🏌️ Gift Sponsor: KT Black

🏌️ Sign Sponsor: Peerless Printing

🏌️ Tee Sponsors: Dayton Freight, Brixey & Meyer, Park National Bank, and EGC Construction

🏌️ Contest Sponsor: Yellow Cardinal Advisors

We would also like to thank our prize sponsors for helping us provide some amazing giveaways throughout the day:
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Main Event, Miami Valley Gaming, Texas Roadhouse, Mitchell's Salon & Day Spa, The Cheesecake Factory, FC Cincinnati, Great Room Escape, Axe Throwing, Matt the Miller's Tavern, Skyline Chili, and 4imprint.

Thank you to every golfer, volunteer, and supporter who joined us. Your investment in Junior Achievement helps prepare students throughout the Dayton region, Butler County, and Warren County for success through financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship education.

The golf season isn't over yet! We look forward to seeing many of you at our three upcoming Cincinnati-area golf outings as well as at our Greater Miami Valley Sporting Clays Classic.

📩 Connect with us for more information on future events:
Donna Damon ([email protected])
Kaicey Stubbings ([email protected])

Thank you for helping us empower the next generation!

We're excited to welcome two new team members to Junior Achievement of OKI! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Bruce Ripley, our new Grant Writer (contracted), and Kaicey Stubbings, our new Program Manager. We’re thrilled to have their experience, passion, and leadership on board as we continue expanding our impact across the region.

We enjoyed joining the Wilmington Rotary Club today to discuss the impact of career exploration, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences for students across our region. Thank you for having us!

Huge thanks to JA OKI Board Member Rob Bult and our partners at UBS for bringing JA Reality Day to 8th graders at Norwood Middle School!

Students got a taste of real-world decision-making during “Adulting for the Day.” From housing and transportation to food and pets, they learned how everyday choices affect their budget. Thanks to UBS volunteers for helping bring these lessons to life!

Approximately 200 St. Boniface students participated in K–8 Junior Achievement programs this year, thanks to Fifth Third employees!

The journey wrapped up with an exciting JA Reality Day for St. Boniface 8th graders, giving students a real-world look at budgeting, lifestyle choices, and smart money decisions.

👏Huge kudos to our incredible Fifth Third volunteers for making it all possible!

Mason City Schools student Senali Silva crossed town and school district lines to participate in a career fair at Fairfield City Schools Ohio North Elementary School. 📚The event was hosted in partnership with Junior Achievement and local businesses representing a variety of career fields.

Senali is one of many Mason High School students who have benefited from Junior Achievement programs. 🚑🩸 In her spare time, she teaches Super Saturday programs and brought her "Stop the Bleed" (EMT) and Lung Model (Pulmonologist) activities to Fairfield North. Students were highly engaged throughout the experience, learning valuable skills and gaining insight into how they could help save a life in an emergency.

📣 Save the Date! Planning is officially underway for the 2026 JA Inspire Career Expo.

🗓 October 28, 2026
📍 Clark County Fairgrounds

We’re excited to welcome more than 1,500 students from Clark, Champaign, Logan, Madison, and Greene Counties for an engaging, hands-on career exploration experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation and showcase career pathways across our region!

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

📧 Crystal Steiner at [email protected]

Ladies Sporting Clays Classic - now benefitting Cincinnati, Butler & Warren Counties!

🌸Welcome Summer, ladies! Grab your crew and join us for the 15th Annual Ladies Sporting Clays Classic, the largest all-women clay sporting event in North America now benefitting Cincinnati, Butler & Warren Counties!

🐝 October 2, 2026
🐝 Sycamore Sporting Clays | Loveland, Ohio

Whether you’re a wine lover, outdoor enthusiast, or just in it for the fun, this day is designed for all experience levels. Each team is paired with a professional safety instructor, so beginners are welcome.

Afterwards, celebrate with us at Miamiville Trailyard for luxury raffle baskets, wine, appetizers, and the fan-favorite Stock Your Bar Ring Toss 🍷

Register your team today: https://form.jotform.com/253165598685171

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