Accelerating opportunities for students to thrive.
A place to explore possibilities. Build confidence. Prepare for what comes next.
JA Launchpad is a 16,231-square-foot experiential learning center being developed on San Francisco Bay University’s Fremont campus. This flexible, technology-rich “Innovation Playground” will connect students with hands-on experiences in financial education, career exploration, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies.
Building More Than a Learning Center
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is helping make JA Launchpad possible through a monumental partnership, providing a lasting home for student opportunity on its Fremont campus. This foundational support helps JA NorCal focus campaign investments on the buildout, technology, and programs that bring learning to life.
Our collaboration extends beyond the space. Together, JA NorCal and SFBU are working to connect students from both organizations with empowering experiences, career and innovation summits, mentorship, and opportunities to explore college and career pathways.
By bringing together SFBU’s facilities and educational resources with JA’s programs, volunteers, and industry connections, we aim to create a shared resource that benefits students and the greater community.
Real-World Learning Starts Here
JA LaunchPad reimagines career education through hands-on realism. This dynamic, immersive learning environment bridges the gap between students, industry mentors, and high-tech tools, creating authentic learning experiences that leave a lasting impression on tomorrow’s workforce.
- Financial Confidence: JA Finance Park brings budgeting and everyday financial decisions to life through an immersive, volunteer-coached simulation.
- Entrepreneurial Thinking: JA Company Program gives students experience developing ideas, building businesses, and presenting their work.
- Career Connections: Career and innovation summits connect students with industry professionals, hands-on activities, and new possibilities.
- Practical AI Skills: JA MainStreet AI helps students investigate business needs and build, test, and responsibly apply AI-supported tools.
Bring the vision to life
SFBU has helped establish the foundation. Your investment can help create the experiences that fill it.
- Invest in the Vision: Support the buildout, technology, and programming that will make Launchpad a lasting community resource.
- Sponsor a Learning Space: Connect your organization with hands-on student learning through sponsorship and recognition opportunities.
- Share Your Expertise: Engage employees as volunteers and mentors who help students connect classroom learning with real-world possibilities.
Help launch what’s next
Together, we can create a place where students discover their potential and practice the skills to shape their futures.
Hear what teachers are saying!
“I hope my students are walking away with real world skills, and a better sense of what they want to do for their future and also a connection which changes the way they look at their path, themselves and their future. Today, at Robert Half I saw my students having a great time connecting with each person. There was a wide variety of talent and professions here, and students were able to learn more about jobs they want and in some cases, jobs they hadn’t heard of and are now interested.”
Chau Quach, Independence High School
