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NOpaque Wins JA Fall 2024 Pitch Your Vision with Eco-Friendly Eyewear Business Concept
Congratulations to NOpaque from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School for winning the Fall 2024 JA Pitch Your Vision competition!
Their vision? To provide affordable and quality vision solutions to underserved communities, ultimately aiming to bridge gaps in accessibility while championing sustainability.
“I admire how this competition allowed me to build on the years of hard work and learning I’ve put into school, incorporating it into a meaningful way to help the world," says NOpaque team member Mohammed A.
Through JA Pitch Your Vision, high school students across Central Ontario refine their business ideas while developing teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills–all critical for success in today’s fast-changing world.
A special thank you to Church & Dwight for their generous support of JA Pitch Your Vision, helping to empower the next generation of changemakers.
Be part of the transformative journey! Discover more about JA's empowering programs: Learning Experiences.
About JA Central Ontario
JA Central Ontario envisions a world in which young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. They want to make sure all young people are economically empowered with the skills, confidence and networks to shape the future.
As a youth-centred charity, JA Central Ontario works together with a dedicated network of volunteers, partners and educators to deliver immersive learning in work readiness, financial health, entrepreneurship and more. JA students benefit from mentorship and real-world experiences, transforming their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations as they build their futures.
JA Central Ontario impacts students in Halton, Peel, Toronto, York, Durham and Simcoe regions. They are part of one of the world’s most-impactful youth-serving social good organizations – JA Worldwide – and they work closely with our national network, JA Canada.
