2026 Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i Island Scholarship
Qualifications and Requirements Junior Achievement of Hawai’i Island’s (JAHI) General Scholarship Program recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of graduating high school seniors. The sch
Give Aloha 2025
It's that time of the year for Sack N' Save and Foodland's "Give Aloha" campaign which makes it a good time to donate to JA of Hawai‘i Island (JAHI) to support financial literacy in our Big Island ele
Business Hall of Fame will welcome Jimmy Chan as its newest Honoree
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Junior Achievement of Hawai'i Island will honor its 2025 JA Business Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmy Chan, owner of the Hawaiian Chip Company. Lee Wilson will also be present
2025 Business Hall of Fame Reception
We're excited to announce our upcoming 2025 Business Hall of Fame Reception! Join us as we celebrate and support Jimmy Chan of Hawaiian Chip Company, and Lee Wilson, JA of Hawai'i Island's Distinguish
2025 Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for the 2025 Junior Achievement Scholarship application has been extended to 4/25/2025! If you haven't applied yet, or if you've been thinking about it, now's the time to take this opport
Junior Achievement of Hawai'i Island Scholarship
Qualifications and Requirements Junior Achievement of Hawai’i Island’s (JAHI) General Scholarship Program recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of graduating high school seniors. The sch
Mike Miyahira of Business Strategies
Mike Miyahira is the owner of Business Strategies. He provides consulting services to family owned and closely held businesses located across the state. He focuses on succession planning, family busin
2024 Business Hall of Fame Reception
Join us as we honor this year’s Big Island Inductee to the Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi’s Business Hall of Fame Mike Miyahira of Business Strategies Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:30 pmThe Arc of Hilo M
Business Hall of Fame to Induct Sidney Fuke
On July 20, Junior Achievement of Hawaii Island will honor its 2023 JA Business Hall of Fame inductee, Sidney Fuke, former Planning Director for the County of Hawaii. The organization will also honor
Welcome Laura Robinson, Our New District Manager
Laura Robinson is no stranger to education or to our community. Laura was born and raised in Hilo, and is a proud graduate of Waiakea High School, Hawaii Community College, and the University of Hawai
Watch the 2020 JAHI Business Hall of Fame Virtual Program
Unfortunately, we were unable to hold an in-person event to recognize our 2020 Big Island inductee to the JA Hawaii Business Hall of Fame, Mike Fujimoto of HPM Building Supply. Nor were we able to cel
Give Aloha 2020
Foodland/Sack-n-Save is again holding their "Give Aloha" campaign this September. It makes this month a great time to donate to JA of Hawaii Island, and have your donations boosted by Foodland. It's e
Shelter in Place, Learn in Place
JA Project Tomorrow bring JA Hawaii to your Home! School might be out of session but Junior Achievement of Hawaii is still committed to inspiring tomorrows for our keiki! Visit JA's Project Tomorrow p
JA Honors Mike Fujimoto, Jackie De Luz and Susan Labrenz
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19. We will communicate the new date when available. Mahalo. Join us in honoring this year's Big Island inductee to the Junior Achievement of Hawaii's Busine
Aspiring Hawai‘i Island Entrepreneurs Recognized
Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i Island applauded more than 70 outstanding young entrepreneurs and awarded $4,500 in scholarships at its 40th Annual “Futures Unlimited” awards banquet on January 28, 2020
Boost Your Aloha to JA of Hawaii Island
Foodland/Sack-n-Save is again holding their "Give Aloha" campaign this September. It makes this month a great time to donate to JA of Hawaii Island, and have your donations boosted by Foodland. It's e
Send Your High School Students to Start a Business
If you know of high school students who may be interested in the JA High School Company Program, please have them contact their social studies teacher or school office for a JA application.
177 Volunteers Help JAHI Reach Its 2018-'19 Goals
Summer is a great time between the school years to take a break and "sharpen the saw," but also to give thanks to those who made this past school year such a success. Junior Achievement programs are c
Who's Next in the Hawaii Business Hall of Fame?
Please join us for a reception honoring Sharon Scheele, our 2019 Big Island Inductee to the JA Hawai`i Business Hall of Fame, and Art Taniguchi, the inaugural recipient of JA of Hawai`i Island’s Disti
JA Company Program Events
Please join us for two great events at the end of our JA high school Company Program 2018 season: ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATIONS –Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Na Leo TV, 91 Mohoul
Exciting Gifts at JA Trade Fair 2019
It's JA Trade Fair Time! Fri. Nov. 23rd & Sat. Nov. 24th 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Prince Kuhilo Plaza – Old Navy Wing You'll find unique gifts, including… Locally-sourced potted succule
Sign Up for JA's High School Company Program
UPDATE: Due to weather impact, the registration deadline has been extended to Friday, August 31st (for application by online form–see original post for link, or by email to jahilo@jahawaii.org o
Welcome Alan, Our New District Manager
In May, Alan came aboard as JA of Hawaii Island’s part-time district manager. In addition to his knowledge of JA, Alan comes to the organization with over 40 years of experience in business management
Young Hawai‘i Island Entrepreneurs Recognized At 38th Annual Junior Achievement Awards Banquet
Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i Island congratulated outstanding young entrepreneurs and awarded $3,500 in scholarships at the 38th Annual “Futures Unlimited” Awards Banquet on January 30, 2018 at Sangh
Young JA Entrepreneurs Build Business Skills This Weekend
Eighty-one students from three East Hawaii high schools are excited about more than turkey and family this Thanksgiving. For the last eight weeks they have designed, test-marketed and manufactured the
Give Aloha, Foodland's Annual Community Matching Gifts Program Begins!
It's that time again! Junior Achievement of Hawaii Island is participating in Give Aloha. While shopping at Foodland and Sack N Save you can also support Junior Achievement of Hawaii Island. To partic
Looking for Students to Make Friends & Money
Please share this great opportunity with all East Hawaii high school students: From September through December over 100 budding entrepreneurs from East Hawaii high schools will form and operate mini-c
Join Us in Honoring Sig Zane & Nalani Kanakaole to the Business Hall of Fame
2017 BUSINESS HALL OF FAME RECEPTION Honoring our Big Island Inductee Sig Zane and Nalani Kanakaole of Sig Zane Designs Saturday, August 26, 2017, 5:00 pm Nani Mau Gardens Tickets: $75.00 individually
Young Hawai‘i Island Entrepreneurs Recognized
Junior Achievement of Hawaii Island congratulated 48 outstanding young entrepreneurs and awarded $3,500 in scholarships Jan. 24 during its 37th annual Futures Unlimited awards banquet at Sangha Hall.
Mahalo Hawaii Island!
Aloha a Mahalo Hawai'i Island for Giving Aloha! Foodland's Annual Community Matching Gifts Program has ended for 2015. We are still in need of donations for Junior Achievement of Hawai'i Island. Your
Get Powered Up for the JA Company Program
Please share this great opportunity with all East Hawaii high school students: From September through December over 100 budding entrepreneurs from East Hawaii high schools will form and operate mini-c
Hilo Reception for Brian Kitagawa
Join us in honoring this year’s Big Island inductee to Junior Achievement of Hawaii’s Business Hall of Fame: Brian Kitagawa of I. Kitagawa & Company Ltd. Saturday, March 28th, 5:00 pm Nani Mau Gardens
Company Program Annual Report 2015
On January 13, 2015, our three high school Company Program teams presented their earnings and learnings to a panel of five judges. Company Presidents and Vice Presidents of Production, Marketing, Huma
Support Our Young Entrepreneurs – and get great gifts!
Sixty-four students from five East Hawaii high schools are anxious to test their sales skills and show off the products they designed and manufactured, during the JA Trade Fair. This year the annual t
Let us know if you Give Aloha, so we can say Mahalo
Our organization is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. JA of Hawaii Island's Code is 78722. This program honors Foodland’s founder, Maurice J. "Sully" Sul
Get Powered-up for the Company Program
9/2/14 UPDATE: Tonight is Application Night, 6:30-9:00pm at Waiakea HS Cafeteria. Please share this great opportunity with all East Hawaii high school students: From September through December over 10
Congratulations to Jennifer Taniguchi!
Jennifer Taniguchi, a recent graduate and valedictorian of Waiakea High School on the Big Island, is the recipient of the Hawaii Junior Achievement Rising Star Award. The award was presented to her by
Mahalo for an Outstanding Business Hall of Fame Reception
Mahalo to everyone who attended our May 10, 2014 Hilo event honoring our newest inductees to the JA Hawaii Business Hall of Fame. Special thanks to all who contributed time, talent and money to make t
Recognizing Student Business Success
In January we held the 34th Annual Futures Unlimited Awards Banquet and congratulated seventy-seven local high school students. These students took a three-month-plus journey to image, create, and run
Scholarship Applications Now Available
Hawaii Island high school seniors who have participated in Junior Achievement programs can apply for 2013-'14 JA of Hawaii Island Scholarships. Download the JAHI Scholarship Application (To edit a sof
Give Aloha, Foodland’s Matching Gifts Program
Our organization is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. This program honors Foodland’s founder, Maurice J. "Sully" Sullivan, and continues his legacy of gi
JA Hawaii Business Hall of Fame Honors Russ Oda
Russ Oda is the Big Island's Inductee to the 2013 JAH Business Hall of Fame
Hands-on Opportunity for High Schoolers
High School Students Sign-up to Get Hands-on