On Wednesday, 27 November, the JA Social Equity Program Afrinnovate Competition showcased the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of South Africa’s youth. Ten of the country’s top teams presented innovative solutions to challenges facing their communities, aiming to improve equity while fostering social change. […]

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Junior Achievement South Africa (JA South Africa) is excited to announce a dynamic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson to host an immersive, one-day innovation camp on Friday, 1 November 2024. This inspiring event will bring together 100 Grade 10–11 girls from schools across Gauteng in person whilst interested youth can also connect via the Junior Achievement South Africa IG page and Facebook page to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design (STEM2D). […]

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Junior Achievement South Africa (JA South Africa), in partnership with Absa, is proud to announce Team Tenacity from Rhodesfield High School, the winners of the 10th annual Company of the Year (COY) 2024 competition, themed GreenOvation. This year’s competition brought together 18 teams of young entrepreneurs from across the country, all vying for the top spot by showcasing their innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. […]

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The 2024 Company of the Year competition is themed GreenOvation and will see learners combine environmental sustainability and innovation, focusing on solutions and technologies that address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. […]

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Junior Achievement (JA) South Africa is excited to announce the finalists for the prestigious JA Company of the Year Competition (COY) 2024! This year’s event will showcase the exceptional talent and innovative spirit of 18 teams of Grade 10–11 learners from across the country. These provincial winners have demonstrated outstanding creativity and entrepreneurship, addressing real-world environmental challenges through innovative solutions. The theme of the 2024 competition, GreenOvation, focuses on combining environmental sustainability with entrepreneurial innovation. […]

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We are excited to announce the dynamic partnership between Junior Achievement South Africa and Volvo Financial Services spanning over three years aimed at empowering South African youth through financial literacy education. This collaboration is seeing 500 participants in Gauteng benefiting from the JA My Money Business program, providing vital financial skills to young people, helping youth make informed decisions and achieve economic independence.
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The program, which is entirely free for participants, includes four-day bootcamps followed by three months of mentorship and coaching by industry leaders for the winning teams. These events are held at universities and community centers with Wi-Fi access, allowing participants to complete the JA Digital Entrepreneurship Education Program (JA Deep). […]

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Junior Achievement South Africa (JA South Africa) is thrilled to have launched a dynamic partnership with A to implement the Enterprise Program Plus (EP+), culminating in the prestigious JA Company of the Year competition.
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