The TELUS Junior Technology Award
Awards Background
Junior Achievement of Canada is excited to offer a new and exciting award opportunity…a
TELUS “APP” competition!
As the technology field continues to expand and grow, Junior Achievement of Canada
recognizes the importance and significance of keeping up with the technology wave. Today’s
Achievers are well versed in the technology field and have a complete understanding how to
navigate the many social networks available in today’s ever-changing world.
“At TELUS, we believe in our hearts and minds that to do well in business, we must do ‘good' in
the communities where we live, work and serve. We seek out opportunities to create stronger
communities by funding initiatives that support arts and culture, sports, and health and wellbeing in the environment, with a particular emphasis on youth and technology. The TELUS team
- including our current employees, retirees and their family and friends – is deeply committed to
building a community investment legacy driven by innovation and a genuine passion for making
a positive difference. Since 2000, we have collectively contributed $245 million to charitable and
not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 4.1 million hours of service to local communities.”.
Application Process
Purpose
To recognize the knowledge and understanding of the Social Networks available to today’s
youth and to search for the best TELUS Innovation and Technology “APP” created by a
Junior Achievement Achiever
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Prize: Total of 4 Recipients
Each winning recipient will be eligible to attend (and registration paid for) JA Canada’s
Next Generation Leaders Conference (students are responsible for their own
transportation costs).
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Any high school student who is enrolled in a Junior Achievement program
The Applicant does not need to be a graduating student to be eligible
The Application Form must be signed by the Applicant and his/her Parent or his/her
Legal Guardian if the Applicant is under 18 at the time of submitting the application
package
The Applicant must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Award including the
completion of all documents requested in the Application Package Requirements
Value
Eligibility
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Topic
Application
Package
Requirements
Junior Achievement is aware of the many social networks available to our youth and the
valuable opportunities these networks provide. We are looking for Achievers to create an
“APP” in one of the following categories: 1) Business Application, 2) All About JA, 3)
Financial Literacy, 4) JA Game (Business Related)
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Winning
Recipients
Selection Process
Winning
Recipients
Requirements
Deadlines
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A 500 word essay, explaining the “APP” in detail - typed and double spaced
The Application Form by attaching it to the Application Process Document
A Résumé highlighting the Applicant's best subjects, student activities, volunteer
experience outside of school, club or church activities and hobbies
The Winning Recipients agree that Junior Achievement of Canada has the right to use
the “APP” and such “APPS” become the property of Junior Achievement of Canada
and will be posted in publications and social media sites
The Applicant submits Application Package to JA Charter by March 30, 2012
JA Charters approve and forward Application Packages to JA Canada by April 6, 2012
A Judging Panel will review Application Packages received by JA Canada
The Winning Recipients must agree to have their names published in association with
TELUS and JA Canada and sign a release form.
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Applicant’s submission deadline to Charter: Received by March 30, 2012
Charter’s submission deadline to JA Canada: Received by April 6, 2012
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Application Form
Value: One (x1) NGL Scholarship prize ($1,500 value), total of 4 Award Recipients
Please submit all documents listed in the Application Package Requirements to your Charter by
March 30, 2012. Thank you for participating in JA Canada’s Program and applying for the
Award. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Region:
Student Name:
JA Charter:
Male/Female:
Birth Date:
Telephone No.:
E-mail Address:
Address:
City, Province:
Postal Code:
Name of Parent/Legal Guardian/Other (Indicate the relationship):
Telephone No.:
Current School Overall Average:
%
Describe your Education and/or Career Plans following Secondary School (Please Use Times New Roman, Font Size 11 and
Under 100 Words):
Student Signature:
Parent/Guardian/Other Signature:
Applicant’s Submission Deadline to Charter: Received by March 30, 2012
Received On-Time:
Yes/No
Charter’s Submission Deadline to JA Canada: Received by April 6, 2012
Received On-Time:
Yes/No
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Evaluation Criteria
Judge:
Evaluation Level Criteria
Level 4 – High Degree
Applicant Name:
Level 3 – Considerable Degree
Level 2 – Some Degree
Level 1 – Limited to No Degree
Charter:
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2
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Please Insert  in Individual Criterion
Region:
Product Development
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Creative Ideas
Purpose overview
Application Description
Detailed outline of APP related to category
Authentic & level of interest demonstrated
Depth of Knowledge of Social Networks
Bata testing of APP
Technology
Single or multiple platforms of the APP
Intuitive and utility of APP
Innovation and technology demonstrated
JA Connection
Demonstrates a business link related to
Junior Achievement
Opportunity for further development
Sub – Total
(Multiply # of  by Value at the Top of each Column)
Total
(Add all Sub-Totals)
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