Junior Achievement South Africa (JA South Africa) and AIGs’ continued partnership is empowering Grade 7 learners at Bonwelong Primary School in Ivory Park with essential financial literacy skills through JA’s More Than Money program. This initiative provides students with an introduction to identifying entrepreneurial opportunities and prepares them for a successful financial future. The one-day […]
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“Protect Your Money, Secure Your Future: The Importance of Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement South Africa’s “More than Money” program aims to equip South Africa youth with financial literacy skills. This program, taught in primary schools, introduces children to basic financial concepts and skills, empowering youth to make informed financial decisions from a young age. […]
INVESTING IN TOMORROW’S LEADERS
Through this partnership, JA South Africa and Mastercard will collaborate to empower young people in Soshanguve to become future leaders and entrepreneurs. The program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and resources to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to start and grow their own businesses. […]
JA SOUTH AFRICA & DELTA EMPOWER AFRICAN GIRLS’ LEADERSHIP AT 3-DAY BOOTCAMP: INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
Themed “Inspire Inclusion for African Girls,” the Delta and JA Africa program will further elevate their knowledge and skills to unlock their boundless potential. It aims to break down societal barriers hindering the potential of African girls, advocating for their active participation in leadership, decision-making, and entrepreneurial endeavors […]
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: INVESTING IN WOMEN: ACCELERATING PROGRESS FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE
Recognizing the need to change the narrative, Junior Achievement South Africa takes action through initiatives like the Delta Air Lines Lead camp. This camp empowers previously disadvantaged women, promoting inclusion and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. […]
JASA AND SASFIN PARTNERSHIP TO EMPOWER TLADI SOWETO YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
Junior Achievement South Africa (JA) is proud to announce the 2024 three-month implementation of its Youth Enterprise Development Program (YEDP) in partnership with Sasfin. The YEDP initiative serves to empower underserved youth in Tladi, Soweto, by providing practical skills in starting and scaling a business, fostering economic empowerment, and creating sustainable opportunities for the next generation.
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Empowering South African Youth: The Crucial Role of Entrepreneurship Education
In a recent poll conducted by Junior Achievement South Africa, we found that 89 % of respondents felt that the South African education system does not adequately equip South African youth with the necessary skills to start a business. – Nelo Spies, Executive Director of Junior Achievement South Africa […]
JA’s Enterprise Program Plus and EDT offer impact multiplier
. The program, facilitated in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Development Trust (EDT), powered by Ninety-One, aims to equip young people with the necessary tools and knowledge to establish their enterprises, thereby contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of South Africa, by learning entrepreneurship early on.
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Thank You Citi Foundation, creating Pathways to Progress
For more than nine years in South Africa and 30 years with Junior Achievement (JA), Citi and the Citi Foundation have partnered with JA to ensure pathways to opportunity and upward mobility for young people around the world. […]
Nurturing female leaders at grassroots
Friday, 9 February 2024. Johannesburg, Gauteng; Junior Achievement South Africa, in partnership with Delta Air Lines is excited to stimulate entrepreneurial thinking amongst South African youth. The JA Delta Lead one day Innovation Bootcamp hosted today at the Regent Business School saw ten teams of 100 learners across five schools in Gauteng, solve real-life case […]