The JA Company Program is our flagship program that offers students aged 15-18 the opportunity to learn how to move a business idea from concept to reality. The program provides teachers with a series of learning-by-doing business, economics, and entrepreneurship activities, a great way to help students succeed in a global economy.
Challenging students to solve local community problems through business ventures is a powerful approach that not only fosters entrepreneurship but also encourages social responsibility.
Through this program, the students will benefit by developing:
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Encouraging students to tackle real-world challenges through business ventures nurtures their entrepreneurial spirit. It inspires them to think creatively, develop solutions, and take initiative.
Practical Experience: Allowing students to run their own company for an academic year provides them with practical experience that goes beyond theoretical knowledge. They gain a firsthand understanding of how a company operates, including aspects such as finance, marketing, and management.
Business Skills: Through their involvement in the program, students develop a wide range of business skills, from financial management and marketing to teamwork and leadership. These skills are invaluable for their future endeavors, whether in entrepreneurship or other career paths.
Problem Solving: By addressing community problems, students learn problem-solving skills that are essential in both business and life. They discover how to identify issues, analyze them, and develop effective solutions.
Community Impact: The program’s focus on community issues has a positive impact on the local area. It empowers students to make a tangible difference in their communities, which can instill a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to giving back.
Talent Exploration: Through their participation, students also gain insights into their own talents and strengths. They discover how their unique abilities can be harnessed to set up and run a business, which can be a valuable self-discovery process.
The Company Program has 4 stages:
Through this program, the students will benefit by developing:
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Encouraging students to tackle real-world challenges through business ventures nurtures their entrepreneurial spirit. It inspires them to think creatively, develop solutions, and take initiative.
Practical Experience: Allowing students to run their own company for an academic year provides them with practical experience that goes beyond theoretical knowledge. They gain a firsthand understanding of how a company operates, including aspects such as finance, marketing, and management.
Business Skills: Through their involvement in the program, students develop a wide range of business skills, from financial management and marketing to teamwork and leadership. These skills are invaluable for their future endeavors, whether in entrepreneurship or other career paths.
Problem Solving: By addressing community problems, students learn problem-solving skills that are essential in both business and life. They discover how to identify issues, analyze them, and develop effective solutions.
Community Impact: The program’s focus on community issues has a positive impact on the local area. It empowers students to make a tangible difference in their communities, which can instill a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to giving back.
Talent Exploration: Through their participation, students also gain insights into their own talents and strengths. They discover how their unique abilities can be harnessed to set up and run a business, which can be a valuable self-discovery process.
The Company Program has 4 stages:
- Foundational Workshop
- Written JA Company Report and Commercial Video
- Trade Fair
- Pitching and Interview with the judges.