The Junior Economic Club is an entirely student-led organization focused on understanding and solving real-world economic problems in the public and private sectors. We bring bright and ambitious high school students together in an exceptional community of discussion, exposure, and leadership. We host a variety of events, including, but not limited to: international forums, college and career panels, entrepreneurship workshops, economic and business lectures, and professional development seminars. Membership also opens the door to an invaluable set of connections with motivated students and leading figures in the world's business, economics, finance, and entrepreneurship sectors.
We employ a three-faceted approach to fulfill our mission and provide opportunities for members.
- Forums: Our forums are a place for members to meet each other, listen to distinguished keynote speakers, and engage with panels of professionals. Forums take place in the evening at prominent venues and occur on a seasonal basis. Each includes time for a buffet-style dinner and several networking sessions.
- Seminars: At our weekly, hour-long seminars, members hear from economists, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and many different types of professionals. After each speaker’s presentation, members have the chance to engage in an interactive Q&A and discussion. These events are usually held virtually or in-person on weekend mornings and early afternoons.
- Initiatives: We develop and coordinate programs that help our members better their community and pursue their interests. Members have the opportunity to teach middle school students, write and publish articles, design websites, work in committees, and more. In addition, our partners allow us to offer members exclusive internship and volunteer opportunities.
Students also have the opportunity to attain leadership roles in the club. Each chapter has a President, Vice President, and a team of board members. A small selective group of these individuals manage the national organization.
Location(s)
- Chicago, Illinois
- New York, New York
- Atlanta, Georgia
- San Francisco, California
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Los Angeles, California
- Austin, Texas
- Seattle, Washington
- Toronto, Ontario
- Tokyo, Japan
- Berlin, Germany
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Mumbai, India
Schedule
- Academic year
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- High school students in grades 9-12
- Students should be high achieving and demonstrate engagement, leadership, curiosity, and a drive to make an impact in their community.
- Students must be able to attend all forums and at least five seminars and one initiative each semester.
Deadline
- Rolling
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- Short answer questions
- Describe yourself in one sentence.
- How will you take advantage of the opportunities JEC has to offer? (200 words)
- What kind of JEC events are you most interested in? Are there any specific topics you would like to explore? (200 words)
- Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? (200 words)
Notifications of Decisions
- Within two weeks of submitting the application
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The Junior Economic Club (JEC) is a student-led organization that provides high school students with opportunities to engage in economics, business, and finance. Founded in 2014, operates chapters in various cities, allowing members to collaborate on projects, participate in competitions, and gain real-world economic insights. JEC aims to prepare students for careers in business and finance through experiential learning and professional exposure.
