banner photo: former Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea at the State House with JA Job Shadow students from Central Falls High School during Education Awareness Week in 2016.
Tentative Agenda
Monday, March 1, 2027
High students will participate in a Mock Legislative Session at the State House where they get to vote on a bill relevant to young people followed by the signing of a proclamation by Governor Dan McKee and a panel with elected officials. Students then take part in a JA Job Shadow with local leaders.
Participating School
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State Officials Participating in JA Job Shadow
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Community leaders participating
Michael Broschart | Executive Director, Teach for America – Rhode Island
Lee Lewis | President JA Rhode Island
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
JA Leaders Day
Participating School
Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School | Providence
JA Board of Directors - Classroom Volunteers
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Community Leaders - Classroom volunteers
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Thursday, March 4, 2027
Financial Industry Careers Day
Middle students will participate in JA Career Speaker Series and then take part in a panel discussion regarding careers in banking and technology at the Citizens Campus in Johnston, RI.
Participating Schools
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Community Leaders
Michael Broschart | Executive Director, Teach for America – Rhode Island
Lee Lewis | President, JA Rhode Island
Friday, May 5, 2027
Congressional Leaders Day
Middle school students will hear from local elected officials and participate in the JA Keeping Score finance game with the help of local leaders at the Fidelity Investments Campus in Smithfield, RI.
Participating School
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Congressional Leaders
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Community Leaders
Ashlee Accetta | Business Analyst, Workplace Investing Customer Solutions, Fidelity Investments
Robert Baute | Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke
Michael Broschart | Executive Director, Teach for America Rhode Island
Lee Lewis | President, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island
David Hirsch | Partner, Hinckley Allen
Rick Metters | Vice President/RI Regional Public Affairs, Fidelity Investments
Casey Riley | Chief Operating Officer, Newport Restaurant Group