About JA Québec

The educational programs of JA Québec (formerly Jeunes Entreprises du Québec) and its volunteers are dedicated to providing free training to young people aged 10 to 18 in work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. The goal is to encourage them to make thoughtful and relevant financial decisions, start a business, develop a career plan, and express their innovative spirit.

History

The JA organization, founded in the United States in 1919, established itself in Québec in 1962. Today, it is a global phenomenon! JA Québec is a member of Junior Achievement Canada and JA Worldwide, the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to financial and entrepreneurial education. The JA movement is present in over 120 countries across five continents and directly reaches 10 million young people through 400,000 volunteers.

Our Mission

JA inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a globalized economy.

About JA Quebec

JA Quebec’s educational programs (formerly Jeunes Entreprises du Québec) and its volunteers are dedicated to offering free training for students between 10 and 18 years old. These programs teach work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Our goal is to encourage young people to make smart financial decisions, start a business, develop a career path and be innovative .

History

The JA organization was founded in the USA in 1919 and was first implemented in Quebec in 1962. JA is now a worldwide phenomenon. Active in 120 countries and on 5 continents, JA Quebec is a member of Junior Achievement Canada and JA Worldwide, the largest youth business education organization in the world. With 400,000 volunteers, JA makes a direct impact on the lives of 10 million young people worldwide.

Our Mision

JA inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy.

JA Quebec

Thank to our partners and nearly 500 volunteer mentors, JA Quebec plays a major role in preparing Quebec’s future leaders. We provide hands-on training on how to start job-creating businesses, and we foster entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Our programs revolve around four pillars: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, work readiness, and academic success.

Our Values

Believe in the unlimited potential of young people.
Advocate the impact of practical, relevant learning.
Teach principled, market-based economics and entrepreneurship to build a more sustainable world.
Approach our work with passion, honesty, integrity and excellence.
Seek diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and talents in our staff, volunteers and boards to reflect the geographies and communities we serve.
Cultivate the power of partnership and collaboration.

Our Vision

JA world in which young people have the skills and mindset to build prosperous communities.VisionA world in which young people have the skills and mindset to build prosperous communities.

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Thanks for supporting JA QUEBEC! Your gift will provide thousands of young with the tools they need to make smart financial decisions, develop a career path, and even start a business.