JA Singapore Celebrates 15 Years of Empowering and Inspiring Youths
Sep 12, 2023
JA Singapore, JA Singapore Board Members, JA Asia Pacific, JA Malaysia, Prestasi Junior Indonesia, JA Korea, JA Japan
On a night filled with joy, gratitude, and a shared commitment to empower the youths, Junior Achievement (JA) Singapore celebrated its 15th anniversary with a Gala Dinner. The event brought together JA Members from the region, corporate sponsors, dedicated volunteers, school partners, and JA Alumni as they paid a heartfelt tribute to the organization's remarkable achievements and countless milestones since its establishment in 2008.
Throughout the past 15 years, JA Singapore has successfully impacted the lives of over 235,000 young individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving global economy. Through hands-on classroom programs, guided mentorship initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities, JA Singapore has helped students unleash their potential and explore their passions.
"We are incredibly proud of the achievements we have made in the past 15 years. Without the support of our corporate sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and school partners, our journey would not have been possible. Tonight, we celebrate you and the impact we have collectively made on the lives of Singapore's youths," said Ms. Ng, JA Singapore Director.
Throughout the past 15 years, JA Singapore has successfully impacted the lives of over 235,000 young individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving global economy. Through hands-on classroom programs, guided mentorship initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities, JA Singapore has helped students unleash their potential and explore their passions.
"We are incredibly proud of the achievements we have made in the past 15 years. Without the support of our corporate sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and school partners, our journey would not have been possible. Tonight, we celebrate you and the impact we have collectively made on the lives of Singapore's youths," said Ms. Ng, JA Singapore Director.
To recognise and honour its long-standing corporate partners, school partners, and dedicated volunteers, JA Singapore presented Certificates to those who have been partners for 10 years and more, acknowledging their ongoing commitment and support in empowering and inspiring the youths. These partnerships have been instrumental in sustaining the organization's mission and enabling it to reach even more young individuals over the past 15 years. JA Singapore is deeply grateful to these exceptional partners for their continual dedication and support.
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Corporate Sponsors:
FedEx Express - 15 years Caterpillar - 14 years Dell EMC - 13 years ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - 13 years Standard Chartered -13 years Accenture Pte Ltd - 12 years Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd - 12 years HSBC - 12 years Barclays -11 years Bloomberg L.P. - 11 years MasterCard - 11 years Credit Suisse - 10 years Salesforce.com - 10 years |
School Partners:
Temasek Polytechnic - 15 years Anglo Chinese School (Independent) - 14 years ITE College Central -14 years Cedar Girls' Secondary School - 13 years Nanyang Junior College - 13 years Queenstown Primary School - 13 years Raffles Institution - 13 years Republic Polytechnic - 13 years Temasek Primary School -13 years Global Indian International School -12 years Nanyang Polytechnic - 12 years ITE College East - 11 years Singapore American School - 11 years Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) -11 years CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) - 10 years Singapore Polytechnic - 10 years Unity Primary School - 10 years Victoria Junior College - 10 years |
During the celebration, distinguished speakers took the stage to share why they supported JA Singapore over the years. "We have been partnering JA Singapore for 13 years, during which over 1,000 of our employees have gone out to over 400 classes to teach modules that help equip students for life beyond school. We hope that what we do together with JA will go a long way to inspire youths to pursue their passions and achieve their fullest potential", said Ms Karen Wong, Public & Government Affairs Director, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
Gerard Teo, a dedicated volunteer, has selflessly devoted his time and efforts to JA Singapore a remarkable 57 times over the last 3 years. Mr. Teo's passion for the cause is evident. When asked about his continued dedication and why he continues to actively volunteer at JA, Mr. Teo expressed his deep admiration for JA's vision and mission to empower young individuals with invaluable life skills to navigate the future. He finds JA’s commitment to making a positive and significant impact in the community to be truly inspiring.
JA Singapore has been proactive in adapting to the rapidly changing times by implementing innovative programs. Ms. Ng emphasised the importance of equipping students with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world. “As we look towards an increasingly digital and sustainable world, it is crucial that students are equipped with the expertise and confidence to thrive in this environment’, said Ms. Ng. Recognising the significance of staying in sync with the times and keeping up with the current trends, JA Singapore has introduced a range of innovative programs such as Hour of Code, Cue Robotics, JA STEM Career Exposure with VR, Solar Buddy, and JA Green Means Cool!. These programs provide students with valuable opportunities to explore and excel in areas such as coding, robotics, STEM, and sustainability.
JA Singapore looks forward to the next 15 years with great optimism and excitement, embracing the boundless opportunities that lie ahead for Singapore's youths. It has set an ambitious target with their '30 for 30' goal, aiming to impact the lives of 30,000 students by 2030! With a commitment to empowering and inspiring the younger generation, JA Singapore envisions a future where every young individual is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in a global economy. JA Singapore is determined to shape the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers and the impact they will have on Singapore's youths is nothing short of extraordinary.
Gerard Teo, a dedicated volunteer, has selflessly devoted his time and efforts to JA Singapore a remarkable 57 times over the last 3 years. Mr. Teo's passion for the cause is evident. When asked about his continued dedication and why he continues to actively volunteer at JA, Mr. Teo expressed his deep admiration for JA's vision and mission to empower young individuals with invaluable life skills to navigate the future. He finds JA’s commitment to making a positive and significant impact in the community to be truly inspiring.
JA Singapore has been proactive in adapting to the rapidly changing times by implementing innovative programs. Ms. Ng emphasised the importance of equipping students with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world. “As we look towards an increasingly digital and sustainable world, it is crucial that students are equipped with the expertise and confidence to thrive in this environment’, said Ms. Ng. Recognising the significance of staying in sync with the times and keeping up with the current trends, JA Singapore has introduced a range of innovative programs such as Hour of Code, Cue Robotics, JA STEM Career Exposure with VR, Solar Buddy, and JA Green Means Cool!. These programs provide students with valuable opportunities to explore and excel in areas such as coding, robotics, STEM, and sustainability.
JA Singapore looks forward to the next 15 years with great optimism and excitement, embracing the boundless opportunities that lie ahead for Singapore's youths. It has set an ambitious target with their '30 for 30' goal, aiming to impact the lives of 30,000 students by 2030! With a commitment to empowering and inspiring the younger generation, JA Singapore envisions a future where every young individual is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in a global economy. JA Singapore is determined to shape the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers and the impact they will have on Singapore's youths is nothing short of extraordinary.