Our Programmes
Entrepreneurship stands as a powerful solution to combatting youth unemployment. At Junior Achievement 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.
Primary School
High School
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.
Out of School
OUR PROGRAMMES
Entrepreneurship stands as a powerful solution to combatting youth unemployment. At Junior Achievement 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.
Primary School
High School
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.
PREMIUM
PROGRAMMES
These programmes centre mainly on entrepreneurial development whilst also providing well-rounded training that includes financial literacy and workplace readiness.
ENTREPRENEURIAL
DEVELOPMENT
We offer a range of programmes focusing on entrepreneurship.
IT’S MY BUSINESS
Grade 9 up / 12 hrs
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.
Out of School
YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
9 months / 3 hrs / week
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
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAMME
Grade 5 - 7 / 8 weeks
Crafted for learners in grades 5-7, this program educates students on making a positive impact on both their lives and the environment.
FINANCIAL
LITERACY
These programmes provide students with an excellent introduction to learning about money.
WORKPLACE
READINESS
In an experiential way students explore potential careers and prepare for the workplace.
ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME (JA SOUTH AFRICA’S FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME)
Grade 10 – 12 / 36 hrs / 12 weeks
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.
ENTERPRISE DYNAMICS PROGRAMME
Grade 4 - 7 / 42 hrs
Tailored 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.
MORE THAN MONEY
Grade 5 - 7 / 16 - 10 hrs
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.
DISCOVER YOUR CAREER PROGRAMME
Grade 10 - 11 / 4 - 5 hrs
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.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY PROGRAMME
Grade 10 – 11 / 7 – 8 months / 3 hrs / week
This 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.
BE ENTREPRENEURIAL
Grade 9 – 11 / 12 hrs
This 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.
JA TITAN PROGRAMME
Grade 10 – 12/ 36 hrs / 12 weeks
Students 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.
MY MONEY BIZ
Grade 10 - 12 / 12 - 15 hrs
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.
SUCCESS SKILLS PROGRAMME
Grade 10 - 11 / 12 - 15 hrs
JA 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.
Through 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.
