JA is Looking for Mentors to Help Inspire the Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs.

Spring 2026 Idea Accelerator Mentor

Work with a team of up to four high school students from the Greater New Orleans Area. Help students refine their business idea and business model and create a pitch. Kick Off starts Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Workshop Dates

January 7th | 5:30-6:30PM - IN PERSON

January 14th | 5:30-6:30PM

January 21st | 5:30-6:30PM

January 28th | 5:30-6:30PM

February 4th | 5:30-6:30PM - IN PERSON

February 11th | 5:30-6:30PM

February 25th | 5:30-6:30PM

March 4th | 5:30-6:30PM - IN PERSON

Meetings are hybrid. Mentors will meet once per month at the Junior Achievement office at 5100 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124. All other sessions will be over Zoom.

Mentor Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

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I am able to attend these sessions:

Mentor meetings are hybrid. In person meetings (one per month) will be held at the JA office (5100 Orleans Avenue).

Jan 7th (in person)

Jan 14th (Zoom)

Jan 21st (Zoom)

Jan 28th (Zoom)

Feb 4th (in person)

Feb 11th (Zoom)

Feb 25th (Zoom)

March 4th (in person)

Tell us about yourself

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Why would you like to be a mentor?

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