The JAM is an event held in Vancouver where by 20 schools
from around BC are invited to send their brightest JA students for a business
plan competition. Each school team is comprised of 6 students who must create a
business plan on a specific topic during the competition and then a few hours
later present it to a panel of judges. Only 4 teams will advance to the finals
later this year.
This year the business plan theme was Sustainable Eco
friendly business plans. I heard come fantastic pitches and was amazed at how
prepared the kids were with only a few hours preparation. Here is the YouTube playlist with all the pitches.
What I was most amazed this was how bright these kids
are. It was incredible the skills in public speaking, collaborating and unique
ideas. I sat at lunch with one team and asked them about their plans for
"what they want to be when they grow up" - and to happily hear around
the table - lawyer, scientist, bio research, investment banker, entrepreneur,
MBA's , doctorates, philanthropy and the list of dreams kept going. These kids
and the JA JAM is special, very special. I had a smile on my face all day after
that amazing experience.
Cheers
Calvin
