Meeting One:

Students work together to establish an effective and efficient team environment, while outlining specific leadership roles for the future company. Students create values and standards for the company and explore its vision, mission, and goals.

• determine how fundamental leadership principles create an effective company environment.
• identify the company’s departmental structure and associated leadership roles.
• discuss the company’s values.
• consider a company name.
• discuss the company’s Capitalization Plan.

Meeting Two:

Working as a company, students conduct officer elections and learn about each department’s specific responsibilities during the company’s Operation and Liquidation Phases.

• classify the components of a Business Opportunity.
• identify department responsibilities.
• approve the company Charter Application and Bylaws.
• initiate a company Capitalization Plan.

Meeting Three:

The company enters the Context Phase of the program. During this phase, students use tools, such as market surveys and cost-benefit analysis, to determine potential products for their target market.

• conduct market research to isolate a target market.
• develop a market survey.
• analyze product options.
• generate questions regarding each department’s Business Plan.

Meeting Four:

The company enters the Deal Phase of the program. During this phase, students select the top two or three product options for cost-benefit analysis.

• complete the Product Evaluation Form.
• create sales goals for the company and individuals.
• finalize and submit department Business Plans.
• elect a company name.

Meeting Five:

The company enters the Business Opportunity Phase of the program. Students host a board meeting to approve the company’s Business Plan, review implementation strategies, and accept the company Charter.

• initiate the organization and/or production of the product.
• maintain accurate, organized department records of all transactions.

Meeting Six:

Materials needed for product production are ordered, and the company Business Plan is implemented. Students may take part in an extended learning opportunity.

• initiate purchasing materials for production.
• prepare records needed for company operations.
• identify the Sales Order Form and the product sales process.

Meeting Seven:

Students continue to operate the company.

• refine and implement all aspects of the company Business Plan.
• prepare to sell the product to the defined target market.
• initiate production.
• maintain accurate, organized records of all transactions.

Meeting Eight:

Students continue to produce and sell their product. They learn about specific sales techniques that will assist them in reaching their sales goals.

• identify effective sales techniques and strategies.
• recognize ineffective production strategies and adjust accordingly.

Meeting Nine:

Students hold department meetings to share best practices and propose changes to current company operations.

• continue sales and production of product.
• refine departmental strategies.

Students begin finalizing production, assess excess inventory, and prepare for the Board of Directors liquidation meeting.

• identify and evaluate production and inventory needs for the final product sales.
• begin to prepare all liquidation forms and records needed for the Annual Report.

Meeting Eleven:

Students explore Next Steps and learn how to apply what they have learned as a company to personal entrepreneurial pursuits.

• explore the JA Student Center and JA Career Assessment tools.
• create a Personal Action Plan.
• complete all Liquidation Reports.
• compile the Annual Report.

Meeting Twelve:

Students conduct the final Board of Directors liquidation meeting and approve the Annual Report.

• distribute stockholder dividends.
• celebrate their company’s success.