Entrepreneurship stands as a powerful solution to combatting youth unemployment. At JA South Africa, we serve as the catalyst in this transformative journey, equipping future generations with essential practical skills to carve their own paths.
Our programmes are thoughtfully curated for students in Primary School, High School, and Out of School youth.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the programmes.
Interventions range from workshops of a few hours up to eight months. Designed to deliver measurable results, learners actively engage in real business and financial activities that encourage teamwork and leadership, with the flagship Enterprise Programme requiring learners to start up and run a real small business.
This programme also forms the basis of our premium programmes, which also incorporate financial literacy and workplace readiness to provide a holistic solution.
Through action learning, participants tackle real issues related to starting up and running a small business and graduates are equipped with the skills to start and build their own businesses or shape their careers in a knowledgeable and directed manner.
The impact is measurable. Not only do the students demonstrate a significant understanding of economics and business concepts but the premium programmes are recognised by the Services Seta. The Entrepreneurship Academy programme, aimed at Grade 10 and 11 learners, is NQF level 2 accredited and the Youth Enterprise Development Programme, aimed at out-of-school youth, is accredited at level 4.
These programmes centre mainly on entrepreneurial development whilst also providing well-rounded training that includes financial literacy and workplace readiness.
This is a 20 session incubator style programme for out of school unemployed youth between the ages of 18 – 35, facilitated over three months, during which students are required to start up and run a sustainable business.
Read moreThis is a Coaching and Mentoring programme, which includes six full-day group sessions – once a week over two months. The programme covers the following topics; goal setting, marketing, planning and compliance, to name a few.
Read moreWe offer a range of programmes focusing on entrepreneurship.
This is a 33 hour/12-week intensive business programme for grades 10 – 12 where learners working in teams start up and run their own business after selecting a product or service.
Read moreThis program introduces grade 9 learners to the concept of putting together a business plan. It further supplements the academic curriculum requirements in preparing for the school market day.
Read moreThe My Money Biz Programme is a 20 hour programme for high school learners in grade 8 - 10 to assist them to learn how to manage their financial lives in a responsible way.
Read moreCrafted for learners in grades 5-7, this program educates students on making a positive impact on both their lives and the environment.
Read moreTailored for learners in grades 4-7, this programme encourages students to delve into setting up a mini-business, gaining hands-on experience in the fundamentals of small business operations.
Read moreStudents are being introduced to fundamental concepts in economics and management, emphasizing the importance of critical decision-making. They are actively prompted to make and participate in decisions concerning pricing, production, marketing, capital investment, and research and development.
Read moreThese programmes provide students with an excellent introduction to learning about money.
The My Money Biz Programme is a 20 hour programme for high school learners in grade 8 - 10 to assist them to learn how to manage their financial lives in a responsible way.
Read moreThe My Money Biz Programme is a 20 hour programme for high school learners in grade 8 - 10 to assist them to learn how to manage their financial lives in a responsible way.
Read moreIn an experiential way students explore potential careers and prepare for the workplace.
Through this programme learners discover career options, subject choices that inform these choices and about themselves and which careers are best suited to match their personality traits.
Read moreJA Success Skills is designed to enhance your understanding, abilities, and individual attributes essential for excelling in academics, your professional journey, and the society. Participants are exposed to real-world challenges, promoting critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
Read moreThrough the sharing of best practices across the JA Worldwide network, our programme content is continually refined while we adapt and customise the material to suit our local context
The programmes are implemented nationwide by carefully selected and trained facilitators, who are supported by our head office and regional agents. Monitoring and evaluation procedures are in place to ensure we maintain a consistent high standard. In some instances, educators are trained to be the in-school facilitators, which enhances their teaching ability.
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Eastern Cape
Ysanne Bosman
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041 457 3591
Free State
Gauteng
Bonga Khumalo
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Elias Sebola
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Kwazulu Natal
Rosh Rajah
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031 500 9037
Limpopo
James Sekele
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071 400 8535
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
Thamsanqa Matroos
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053 873 1933
North West
Zipporah Segabetla
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082 484 7673
Western Cape
Elena Meyer
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021 785 6982