It’s JA British Columbia’s 70th Anniversary – and We’re Celebrating You!

As we mark 70 years of impact in B.C., we’re building the JABC Alumni Yearbook to honour the incredible students who’ve taken part in JA programs across the province. And we need your help to complete it!

Whether you participated last year or decades ago, we want to hear from alumni across British Columbia about how JA made an impact in your life. We’re looking to feature as many voices as possible, and we still have plenty of spots to fill! Please help us complete the JABC Alumni Yearbook by submitting your quote and spreading the word.

As the spots fill, click on any name below to read more about them!

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1961

Retired

“Constructed wooden door stoppers & selling door to door resulting in a career in Travel industry Marketing and Sales with NO hesitation on making cold-calls.”

1970

President, Frank Leonard & Associates

“Victoria Program was ‘run your own business’; participated for 3 years; won Sales competition at 1972 national conference; $500 scholarship paid first year university tuition & books”

1996

1997

2008

High School Business Teacher

“Participating in JABC changed my entire career plan, inspiring me to go to business school, become an entrepreneur, volunteer, and even teach business! Thank you!”

2009

2012

2013

CEO & Founder, Roveir, Roveia

“JA opened my eyes in highschool. That spark led me through UBC Engineering, Tesla, and Meta – to now leading two companies as a CEO.”

2017

2018

Medical student & Founder, Dalhousie University & Clarify Student Resources

“Participating in JA introduced me to entrepreneurship, which I may never have discovered otherwise. Entrepreneurship continues to shape how I think and solve problems today!”

2019

Third-Year Student, UBC Sauder

“As my first high school club, my school’s JA Club provided valuable skills, including leadership and communication, as well as exposure to the business world.”

2022

First-Year Student, UBC Sauder

“The Company Program ignited my passion for business. I learned the importance of ethics, responsibility, teamwork, and communication, preparing me for university and beyond.”

2022

First-Year Student, UBC Sauder

“Participating in JA’s Discover Your Pitch equipped me with the skills to present to over a thousand business leaders, something I never dreamed of!”

2023

2024

Third Year Marketing Student, UBC Sauder

“Participating in the JA Company Program was transformative—it broadened my horizons, expanded my network, and gave me a head start in business.”

2024

Director of Sponsorship, Prosper Vancouver

“Teaching kids about money and business through JA gave me confidence, leadership skills, and the joy of making learning engaging.”

Your journey inspires the next generation. If you’d like to continue making an impact, consider supporting JA programs by donating or volunteering.