Forums

“The past several years have demonstrated the need for people to understand economics. The newly formed Junior Economic Club has taken the initiative to facilitate economic discussions among some of Chicago’s future leaders. The organization is approaching the learning of economic concepts in a very innovative and effective manner.”

William Strauss, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve of Chicago

The highlight of JEC is our quarterly economic forums, and attendance at each is required for membership. At these exclusive events, our members come together to listen to keynote speakers in the fields of entrepreneurship, business, and finance. The goal of each forum is to inspire our community of high school leaders to launch their own world-changing initiatives, open their minds to new economic issues, engage in discussion, and forge deeper connections with like-minded peers.

Junior Economic Club International 2020 Fall Forum

On September 26th, 2020, the Junior Economic Club held its first International Forum, a 3.5-hour virtual event. Over 225 students from 90 schools, 18 cities, and 4 countries gathered to network with like-minded students in the 29 breakout rooms and listen to keynote speakers in the fields of entrepreneurship, business, and economics.