November 2023 - July 2024
NO TRAVEL NEEDED
On-Demand Sessions
LEARN & NETWORK
Welcome to JA Inspire
What happens when thousands of middle and high school students come together to explore careers in central Maryland? JA Inspire Virtual happens!
JA Inspire Virtual is a one-of-a-kind career exploration experience that helps middle and high school students plan for the future and understand essential skills needed to increase their future employment prospects. This dynamic career development experience gives middle and high school students access to local employers, post-secondary education opportunities, and interactive career activities. Through this experience, students will...
- Explore careers and skills needed for in-demand jobs in the region
- Solidify education and coursework choices for high school and beyond
- Connect first-hand with industry professionals at every level
Program Highlights:
- Interactive industry and employer showcase
- Downloadable career information and on-the-job videos
- Interactive features to increase participant engagement
- 9-month extended access to featured career and industry information
- Platform compatibility across multiple technologies
JA Inspire Virtual will connect thousands of teens to companies and industries across Maryland, introducing the next generation to greater economic opportunity and companies to future employees.
Webinars
Agenda
Middle School Welcome
Career Paths Across the Tech Life Cycle
Ranye Mclendon
Fearless
Sandra Koranteng
Mindgrub
Vincent Sharps
Mindgrub
Carlton Gordon
Catalyte
Michele Cunningham
Catalyte
Join Catalyte, Fearless, and Mindgrub as they share information about exciting career pathways in the tech industry.
Pathways to Success: Which Baltimore City School is the Next Step on my Career Journey?
Shanae Fant
Baltimore City Public Schools
Shanita Graves
Baltimore City Public Schools
No matter your dream job, Baltimore City School’s career readiness office is here to help you find your path. In this webinar, students will learn about the exciting Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways that exist and at which schools they are located. There are so many options for students to choose from on their way to a high paying, in demand career! We know this webinar will support the choice process for students.
Setting Students on the Path to Success with BGE
Kitty Glick
BGE
Kristen Bucher
BGE
Life at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Sandy Stinson
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Brittany Martin
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Career Pathways at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Brian Duncan
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Dr. Diana Zhang
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Jake Strang
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Discover, Learn, Connect, and Thrive at Howard Community College
Thelma Bush
Howard Community College
Tim Banks
Howard Community College
Nate Roberts
Howard Community College
Elizabeth Homan
Howard Community College
The Science of Solutions
Dewey Ward
W. R. Grace & Co.
James Cutter
W. R. Grace & Co.
Drew Lenhart
W. R. Grace & Co.
Riley Meekins
W. R. Grace & Co.
Parker Pulsifer
W. R. Grace & Co.
Andrew Guilliams
W. R. Grace & Co.
Tora Newell
W. R. Grace & Co.
Biotech Careers: Everyone Can Take Part in Shaping the Future
John Bullen
AstraZeneca
Dave Saunders
Galen Robotics
Brian Stamper
Kite Pharma
Jenna Osborn
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories
Mina Izadjoo
Integrated Pharma Services
KaShauna Rohlehr
GlaxoSmithKline
Williams Ochoa
GlaxoSmithKline
Nancia Razakanjohary
GlaxoSmithKline
Ulyana Desiderio
Maryland Department of Commerce
United the World Through Flavor
Sara Fernández Cendón
McCormick & Company
Bri Sheppard
McCormick & Company
Carl Guastaferro
McCormick & Company
Working at Stanley Black and Decker
Nick Larson
Stanley Black & Decker
Courtney Joyner
Stanley Black & Decker
Jamalia Henry
Stanley Black & Decker
Victoria Bechtel
Stanley Black & Decker
All About Telehealth
Anita Hammond
LifeBridge Health
Anthony Kokosinski
LifeBridge Health
Join LifeBridge Health as they share important information about telehealth.
Career Pathways in Health Care with Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Shilpa Myers
Kaiser Permanente
Ramses Chavarria
Kaiser Permanente
Mariana Capati
Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Daniel Tadeo
Kaiser Permanente
This video follows the career paths of three Kaiser Permanente employees. Join them as they explain who they are, what they do, and what led them to want to pursue a career in health care!
Financial Planning and Career Choice
Jim Gauthier
MCM: Maryland Capital Management
Alex Faber
MCM: Maryland Capital Management
Maryland Capital Management, LLC (MCM) presents a webinar covering the importance of choosing the right career for you, budgeting your salary and how to establish credit and borrow money.
What's Next? Navigating Life After High School
Dr. Michelle Daley
Maryland State Department of Education
In this webinar, Dr. Michelle Daley discusses the Maryland College Application Campaign, which is designed to help students and their families navigate life after high school.
Whether a student plans to attend a 4-year institution, 2-year program, technical or vocational school, or enter the miliary, the Maryland State Department of Education is here to help!
Dr. Daley provides practical tips and advice for students navigating the post-secondary application and financial aid processes.
Green Infrastructure: Inspiring Future Generations Through STEM Education
AECOM
This home-learning video helps children find out about green spaces and the importance of green infrastructure to wildlife, humans and our climate. It encourages children to explore green spaces in their own neighborhood, plus there is a quiz so children can test what they have learned.
JA Talk
Chris Sachse
Think | Stack
In this video, Think | Stack's CEO & Founder, Chris Sachse talks about breaking into a career in Information Technology.
Training That Works: Apprenticeships
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Registered apprenticeships are jobs where you “earn and learn.” While working on the job, you receive one-on-one full-time training from a skilled craftsperson as well as related classroom instruction. An apprentice is “sponsored” by an employer or association and is paid according to a progressive pay scale. When you complete registered apprenticeship training, you are on a pathway to a career.
Master Your Maze
JA Be Entrepreneur
Diana Emerson
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
Choosing a CTE High School- Baltimore City Public Schools
Celina Acham
Baltimore City Public Schools
Shanae Fant
Baltimore City Public Schools
Maximizing My Time in High School- Baltimore City Public Schools
Jennifer Barton
School Counselor, Baltimore City Public Schools
Dr. Christian Lorenzo
School Counselor, Baltimore City Public Schools
Dr. Lorenzo walks students through tips on maximizing their time while in high school.
Preparing for Life After High School- Baltimore City Public Schools
Alexis Tucker
District Staff Specialist, Postsecondary Advising, Baltimore City Public Schools
Tracy Kyttle
District Manager, Postsecondary Advising, Baltimore City Public Schools
Maximizing My Time in Middle School- Baltimore City Public Schools
Kimberlie Richardson
Baltimore City Public Schools
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Industry Exhibit Hall Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Introduce students to the vast industries and career opportunities available in the region
- Train students in the soft skills needed to thrive in these careers
- Educate students on the varied pathways to successfully launch into those careers
- Explore careers and skills needed for in-demand jobs in the region
- Solidify education and coursework choices for high school and beyond
- Connect with industry professionals at every level
- View webinars on a variety of topics and ask questions to industry leaders
- On the day of the event, go to: www.jainspire.vfairs.com
- Click the orange “Login” button
- Use the username and password that your teacher provided you to log in.
- If you have not registered for the event yet, scroll to the top of this page and click the “Register” button.
- Arts, Media, and Communications
- Business Management and Finance
- Construction and Development
- Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism
- Education Pathways
- Environmental, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
- Health and BioSciences
- Human Resources and Public Services
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology
- Transportation Technology