This year, we’re excited to welcome our new JA Inspire sponsor, Expand Energy®! Along with their support, we’re introducing two new halls: the Skilled Trades Hall, which highlights careers in the trades, and the Your Future Hall, which features colleges and training organizations.
We also have an updated Activity Lounge filled with fun activities and resources that connect students with even more engaging JA content.

The event opens on January 15th, 2026 at 7:00 AM, and students are welcome to log in whenever it works best for them throughout the day. They’ll be able to explore and participate all the way until the event closes on June 15th, 2026.

The event can be accessed from any desktop, laptop, tablet, or cell phone, so students can join in from whatever device works best for them. For the smoothest experience, please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Safari.

Students won’t be able to log in until January 15th, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST. If it’s after that time and you’re still having trouble, please feel free to reach out to Doug Knepper at : dknepper@jawesternpa.org

Take some time to explore booths featuring careers that match your skills and interests. Each company showcases a variety of roles across different career clusters, so keep an open mind! You can post questions to exhibitors to learn more. Be sure to visit the virtual auditorium as well, where you’ll find in-depth webinars to help you start planning for a successful future.

Now that you’re feeling inspired, it’s a great time to start planning your future. Think about the careers and pathways that interest you the most and take a deeper look into them. Consider questions like: What skills are important? Which school subjects will help you succeed? Are there local opportunities to volunteer, intern, or job-shadow? What steps come after high school? What does the job market look like for that field?
The more you learn, the better prepared you’ll be to build a future you’re excited about.