Join the Next JA Global Orientation Cohort
Are you a staff member with less than two years with JA? Do you want to learn more about JA across the globe and share feedback along the way? Join the JA Global Orientation cohort! You'll learn about our strategy to impact 10% of the global youth population, our top youth programs, and innovations around the globe. You'll also develop a global network of new colleagues and deepen your leadership skills.
Staff Feedback from the April 2024 Cohort:
“I want to express my gratitude for the insightful global orientation, which allowed me to appreciate each area and the individuals behind these challenges. Particularly, I found the IPS and impact score sessions valuable. My favorite aspect was the opportunity to connect with participants from around the world in the break rooms. It was enriching to meet and learn from such a diverse group of colleagues.”
“Some of the most valuable onboarding I have ever done. Thanks!”
“JA GO is perfect. I hope it happens often.”
“What stood out the most was the opportunity to connect with other JA staff from around the world to celebrate how we are all doing the same things . . . but in unique ways.”
The next JA Global Orientation cohort will meet for one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 4–27, 2025, at 8amEDT/2pmCET/9pmHKT. The cohort is open to 50 JA staff and will have synchronous and asynchronous sessions, all on Zoom. Each JA staffer who completes the requirements will receive a credential and badge for LinkedIn, plus a few surprises. Apply using the form below! You’ll also be automatically added to the OneJA Newsletter mailing list.
JA Worldwide Fellows
The Fellows nomination and application period has ended, but we encourage you to apply next year. To make sure you know when the next nomination and application period opens, sign up for the OneJA newsletter at the bottom of this page.
“The JA Worldwide Fellowship is a great opportunity to work on a project that is either regional or worldwide. It allowed me to have a small window into the operations of other member countries and, therefore, to understand how they are able to impact young people in their country. It is also an opportunity to learn from other people, and to develop new contacts. This has been very useful for me in my work at local level. I have been able to use the network that I build through the Fellowship, to set up potential collaborations with my local JA. It has enabled us to benefit from the knowledge and lessons learned from other JA member countries.”
Fellows FAQs
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The JA Fellows is a JA Worldwide initiative to support the human-capital development of our high-potential leaders across the globe. Our goal is both to develop leaders within the network and encourage your local JA location to deepen your commitment to investing in staff. By the end of the program, Fellows will have achieved the following:
–Developed deep expertise in servant-based leadership; empowering their teams, coaching colleagues, creating psychological safety, and drastically improving communication
–Developed deep understanding of who they are at their best and how to summon their best selves with ease
–Dramatic improvement in productivity, motivation and alignment to their personal purpose
–Collaborated on a regional or global project of strategic importance to the success of JA globally
–Deepened skills, including fundraising, education pedagogy, operations management, communications and marketing, design thinking, digital expertise, and more
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Applicants must be JA employees (consultants are not eligible) with at least two years of employment with JA. Applicants with less than two years of JA employment are welcome to apply, but will be selected only in exceptional circumstances.
We are looking for applicants with little to no formal leadership training who can commit to five to eight hours of leadership training and global project development each month.
Applicant must be comfortable engaging with peers in English. The fellowship involves deep collaboration, training, and coaching in English.
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Yes and no. There is no cost to participate as a Fellow in these virtual times. However, there is one in-person training, and although Fellows aregiven a large stipend to attend, it may not cover all expenses.
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Semi-finalists are selected based on the quality of their applications and recommendations. Semi-finalists may then be video-interviewed before decisions are final.
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Applications were due Friday, December 6, 2024. If you're selected as a semi-finalist, written approval from your supervisor is due by January 8.
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A Fellow's commitment is significant. This is why support and approval from your supervisor is critical. You’ve been identified as a high-potential leader and worthy of significant investment by JA Worldwide. In total, you will commit eight hours a month (the equivalent of a full day) to your leadership development. Half of this time will be dedicated to your Fellow’s Project. The results of this project will be shared with staff and board members around the globe as this project will get global attention.
Fellows will also attend two monthly live video-training sessions for two hours each. All trainings are mandatory, and absence from more than two will be grounds for dismissal from the program.
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Fellows will participate in a variety of high impact initiatives. In the past, JA Worldwide Fellows have supported the launch of JA Worldwide’s global onboarding initiative, the launch of GLC Virtual, design of and participation in the Women in Global Leadership Development Conference, and much more.
“By working on a JA Worldwide Fellowship project (mine was about digital transformation), I had the opportunity to communicate with other member countries and get information on how they run their programs and what technology is used. One of the focuses for further exploration is the use of WhatsApp and platforms that can improve WhatsApp features. With the ChatBot, for example, we will be able to improved functionality and associated features. This will allow us to provide respond on a large scale.”
Unlock the Power of Microlearning with EdApp
Staff around the world joined an exclusive microlearning opportunity designed to enhance their content-creation skills and master the innovative EdApp platform. With its user-friendly interface, EdApp empowers you to craft captivating content that’s enriched with gamification elements and cutting-edge AI integration. Whether you attended and want to rewatch some sessions or you weren't able to attend, you can watch the recordings below. Contact Erin Sawyer or Emmalyn Green with any questions.
JA Global Town Halls
The next JA Global Town Hall will take place on March 4, 2025 at 9amEST/3pmCET/10pmHKT. We'll announce the theme soon!
If you registered for the September Town Hall, you do not need to register for the March session; you will receive a calendar invite from contact@jaworldwide.org. If you didn't register for or attend the September town hall, sign up for March below.
Sign up for the March 2025 JA Global Town Hall
Get Up to Speed on Tech!
Watch the recording of the September 2024 JA Global Town Hall below and view the slides (PDF [full deck] | PowerPoint [does not contain the AI for Education slides])
Watch the recording of the June 2024 Town Hall below.
Access the slide deck from the June 2024 Town Hall as a PowerPoint or PDF.
Do you miss the February 2024 JA Global Town Hall? It was the De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award presentation. Catch up here.
Get Inspired with National University
National University is excited to offer “Harmony SEL,” "Inspire Teaching & Learning,” and “Fundraising Academy Cause Selling Education” to the JA network. These programs support educational initiatives and develop healthy relationship-building practices informed by the latest research in social and emotional learning (SEL). As affiliates of the National University System, these programs seek to build stronger, more inclusive communities with practical online resources. Resources include no-cost curriculum for grades pre-K–6 from Harmony, no-cost professional development courses for pre- and in-service teachers and out-of-school educators from Inspire, and relationship-driven training opportunities for professional fundraisers from Fundraising Academy.
“Inspire Teaching & Learning” and “Harmony SEL,” affiliate programs of the National University System, provide research-based SEL resources and curriculum. These no-cost programs help to ensure that every student feels part of a safe, supportive learning community and that every teacher is equipped to create inclusive and engaging learning opportunities. Harmony has been recognized as a CASELect program by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Learn more about Harmony at harmonysel.org and learn about Inspire at inspireteaching.org.
“Harmony SEL” is a social and emotional learning program for pre-K-6 grade students designed to foster communication, connection, and community both in and outside the classroom. Harmony is accessible online and at no cost to support the development of students into compassionate and caring adults. As a CASELect program, Harmony promotes equity and excellence and grows with the evolving needs of today’s learning communities. Look for all-new unit themes coming Fall 2021. Learn more about Harmony at harmonysel.org.
“Fundraising Academy Cause Selling Education” prepares professional fundraisers and nonprofit organizations for greater, measurable impact by providing relationship-driven training designed to strengthen their cause, their communities, and the world. Through peer-to-peer instruction, our participants develop time-tested, relationship-building skills they can apply to their operations now and in the future. Participants complete their education feeling empowered to cultivate and retain donors, conduct successful campaigns, and be more effective in their roles. Learn more about Fundraising Academy at fundraising-academy.org.
Ivy: The Lifelong University
Have you heard the news? The JA Worldwide x IVY partnership is off and running, with rave reviews! IVY is a global community democratizing executive education by bringing the world's leading thinkers to your fingertips. They enable you to learn directly from (and ask questions to!) the greatest minds across the globe—from the President of Colombia to the Chief Marketing Officer of Mastercard. IVY offers three live video interviews every week and a learning library of hundreds of recorded sessions, with key takeaways from every conversation available for download. Find concepts, insights, and topics that are right for your team, right now—from digital transformation to social media marketing to business strategy and so much more. JA Worldwide has partnered with IVY to provide this platform completely free to all JA staff members around the globe! Simply register for the platform here. If needed, a JA training video for the IVY platform is available to stream on YouTube and download on Dropbox.