Inspiring the Youth of Today
Together

Junior Achievement Cyprus is a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, the world’s largest non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing fundamental social and economic challenges of young people by educating and empowering them to transform their future and own their economic success.

JA Cyprus was established in 2011 and, two years later, introduced the flagship Company Programme – endorsed as a best practice by the European Commission – in high schools across the island. Today, JA offers five educational programmes that target approximately 2500 students per year.

JA Cyprus is a partnership between the business community, educators, mentors, volunteers and alumni — working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. Through the delivery of cutting-edge, experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, JA Cyprus effectively broadens the canvas of possibility for young people and enriches their ability to both engage in their own economic development and contribute to the strength of their families, communities, and economies.

Our programmes and activities welcome students of all ages, from primary school to higher education. The synergy of entrepreneurial teachers, motivated business mentors and high-quality content are key success factors to the JA student experience. Any student, at any age, should have access to the best opportunities for active participation in business and community life. We believe that every young person can achieve success in today’s global economy. The progression model at JA shows how young people’s learning journey can be gradual, with new experiences reinforcing previous learning and challenging them on to the next stage of development. The knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired along the JA learning path impact three main areas: entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy.

JA Cyprus collaborates with JA Europe, the European Regional Operating Centre for JA Worldwide®.