Are you interested in learning more about economics and entrepreneurship, and how it can be used to combat social inequities? If so, register for “Challenging Social Issues Through Economics and Entrepreneurship”, an event hosted by the Junior Economic Club in collaboration with the Council for Economic Education!

The event will be held on Sunday, May 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT.

The event will feature Willene A. Johnson, Former Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Amelia O'Rourke-Owens, Associate Director at America Saves; and Alden Richards, Lecturer at Brown and Yale University. You will have the opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions, meet others from across the U.S, and take part in a social entrepreneurship activity. In doing so, you will find yourself better prepared to develop your own initiatives and pursue a career in economics.

The Junior Economic Club, founded in 2014, is a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that introduces high school students to business and economics. The club has over 150 members from 35 high schools across Chicago, with an additional 400+ members in eight other city-wide chapters across four countries. Membership and events are entirely free, offering equal opportunities for students to gain access to the professional world. Learn more at junioreconomicclub.org and follow the Club on Instagram @JECChicago.