Junior Achievement Europe - https://www.unicreditfoundation.org/en/education-support/international-partnerships/junior-achievement-europe

Junior Achievement Europe is a non-profit organisation headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe) is Europe’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to preparing young people for the future of work .Through a network of national organizations, JA Europe empowers millions of young people each year with the skills, mindset, and experiences needed to succeed in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. By connecting schools, businesses, and communities, JA Europe helps equip the next generation to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

JA Europe focuses on the following activities:

entrepreneurship education - offering programs that teach students how to start and manage businesses
work readiness - providing training that helps young people develop the skills needed to succeed in a workplace
financial literacy - educating students on managing personal finances and understanding economic principles
community engagement - collaborating with schools, businesses, and communities to deliver impactful educational programs.

The organisation operates in multiple countries, reaching millions of young people with its programmes.

Junior Achievement Europe is a non-profit organisation headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe) is Europe’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to preparing young people for the future of work .Through a network of national organizations, JA Europe empowers millions of young people each year with the skills, mindset, and experiences needed to succeed in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. By connecting schools, businesses, and communities, JA Europe helps equip the next generation to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

JA Europe focuses on the following activities:

entrepreneurship education - offering programs that teach students how to start and manage businesses
work readiness - providing training that helps young people develop the skills needed to succeed in a workplace
financial literacy - educating students on managing personal finances and understanding economic principles
community engagement - collaborating with schools, businesses, and communities to deliver impactful educational programs.

The organisation operates in multiple countries, reaching millions of young people with its programmes.

The programme

In 2023, UniCredit Foundation and JA Europe launched Re-Power Your Future, a €6.5 million initiative providing entrepreneurship education as a way to address school dropout across 10 countries in UniCredit's footprint: Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

During its first phase, the programme reached more than 390,000 students and 5,900 schools.

Building on these achievements, UniCredit Foundation and JA Europe renewed their partnership in 2026 through 2029, expanding the programme to 11 countries in UniCredit's footprint: Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia. The renewed partnership aims to deliver more than 500,000 additional learning experiences and reach over 2,000 additional schools across Europe.

The primary goal of "Re-Power Your Future" is to support students aged 10 to 19 in their development by involving them in school activities, enhancing academic performance, preventing school drop-out, and guiding them towards informed career choices for the future.

The programme equips vulnerable young people with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to successfully transition from learning to earning and contribute to more inclusive and prosperous communities. Through entrepreneurship education, financial literacy and experiential learning opportunities, students develop practical competencies, resilience and greater awareness of future opportunities.

At the same time, Re-power Your Future promotes social inclusion and helps create stronger connections between education, employability and long-term personal development.

The programme

In 2023, UniCredit Foundation and JA Europe launched Re-Power Your Future, a €6.5 million initiative providing entrepreneurship education as a way to address school dropout across 10 countries in UniCredit's footprint: Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

During its first phase, the programme reached more than 390,000 students and 5,900 schools.

Building on these achievements, UniCredit Foundation and JA Europe renewed their partnership in 2026 through 2029, expanding the programme to 11 countries in UniCredit's footprint: Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia. The renewed partnership aims to deliver more than 500,000 additional learning experiences and reach over 2,000 additional schools across Europe.

The primary goal of "Re-Power Your Future" is to support students aged 10 to 19 in their development by involving them in school activities, enhancing academic performance, preventing school drop-out, and guiding them towards informed career choices for the future.

The programme equips vulnerable young people with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to successfully transition from learning to earning and contribute to more inclusive and prosperous communities. Through entrepreneurship education, financial literacy and experiential learning opportunities, students develop practical competencies, resilience and greater awareness of future opportunities.

At the same time, Re-power Your Future promotes social inclusion and helps create stronger connections between education, employability and long-term personal development.

The activities are divided into three pillars: "Inspire," "Prepare," and "Succeed."

The "Inspire" and "Prepare" programmes provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve their future aspirations, with support from JA Europe member organisations and mentors from UniCredit. The "Succeed" session offers comprehensive support for the transition from school to work, including internships, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurial ventures. Notable activities include the "Job Shadow Week," engaging internships, and enlightening "Incubation" workshops. This integrated approach aims to empower students, strengthen communities, and reduce educational disparities in Europe.

The activities are divided into three pillars: "Inspire," "Prepare," and "Succeed."

The "Inspire" and "Prepare" programmes provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve their future aspirations, with support from JA Europe member organisations and mentors from UniCredit. The "Succeed" session offers comprehensive support for the transition from school to work, including internships, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurial ventures. Notable activities include the "Job Shadow Week," engaging internships, and enlightening "Incubation" workshops. This integrated approach aims to empower students, strengthen communities, and reduce educational disparities in Europe.

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