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JA Worldwide Ranked Among World’s Top Ten Social-Good Organizations
Jul 6, 2025
For the seventh year in a row, JA Worldwide has been named one of the world’s ten most impactful social-good organizations, earning the #5 spot in the 2025 ranking by Swiss-based thedotgood...READ MORE
JA Worldwide nominated for the 2025 Nobel Prize
Feb 20, 2025
We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, our third nomination in three years...READ MORE
CBNC Welcomes New Members To Its Global Financial Wellness Advisory Board To Help The Network Engage With Emerging Audiences Around Personal Finance
Mar 27, 2024
“Providing financial information to audiences around the world is core to our business at CNBC as we believe it can put people on a path towards financial security and financial growth,” said KC Sullivan, President, CNBC. “We are partnering with this global collective of experts on our Financial Wellness Advisory Board to help more people live out their ambitions...” READ MORE
JA SparktheDream financial literacy programme by FWD Singapore and JA Singapore gives 2,700 students a head start on money management
Dec 12, 2023
FWD Singapore, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Singapore, has empowered over 2,700 primary school students in Singapore through its JA SparktheDream programme by equipping them with financial literacy skills and better money spending habits...READ MORE
JA Europe and JA Asia Pacific Partner with BSM to promote Innovation in the Maritime sector
Sep 29, 2023
On the occasion of World Maritime Day, JA Europe and JA Asia Pacific are thrilled to announce their growing partnership with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), a global leader in ship management services and integrated maritime solutions...READ MORE
JA Singapore Celebrates 15 Years of Empowering and Inspiring Youths
Sep 12, 2023
Junior Achievement Singapore celebrated its 15th anniversary with a Gala Dinner, uniting JA Members, sponsors, volunteers, school partners, and alumni to honour the organization's achievements since 2008...READ MORE
JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Feb 15, 2023
We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, the second such honour in two years. JA Singapore is a member of JA Worldwide...READ MORE
HSBC and JA Singapore partner to build a financially capable generation
Dec 21, 2022
HSBC and JA Singapore are expanding their global campaign to teach and support young people to be financially capable...READ MORE
JA Worldwide Is Top Ten NGO/SGO for Fourth Consecutive Year
Jun 3, 2022
Geneva-based NGO Advisor—which recently rebranded as thedotgood—has just announced that JA Worldwide remains among the ten most impactful social-good organization in the world...READ MORE
Driving Financial Literacy Awareness Among Students
Apr 19, 2022
Hence, we partnered with Great Eastern Singapore to run a series of financial literacy workshops for secondary school students...READ MORE
HSBC and JA Singapore expand partnership to empower youth to manage their financial future
Apr 4, 2022
HSBC and JA Singapore are expanding a new financial education experience that teaches young people how to save, budget, and make smart decisions with their money...READ MORE
JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
Feb 3, 2022
We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. JA Singapore, a member of the global JA network, has been serving young people in Singapore for 14 years, equipping them with the skillset and mindset to create sustainable businesses, find meaningful employment, and build thriving communities...READ MORE
Nurturing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Winners of the 15th Annual FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge Announced
Mon 16, 2021
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, together with Junior Achievement (JA) Asia Pacific, announced the winners of the 15th annual FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge (ITC) finals...READ MORE
The Young Technopreneur Challenge 2021 Final
Jun 28, 2021
Eight teams participated in the finals of the Challenge on Saturday, 26 June 2021 and presented to 6 esteemed judges from HP Senior Management and South West CDC Environment Functional Committee...READ MORE
Technopreneur challenge to groom tomorrow’s innovators – applying stem and design thinking to sustainability solutions
Jun 24, 2021
The South West Community Development Council (CDC), HP Inc and Junior Achievement (JA) Singapore have come together in collaboration to mentor and empower youths in the South West District and beyond with critical soft skills, as well as technology skills, to address sustainability issues...READ MORE
Social Innovation Relay - Global Final 2021
Jun 24, 2021
For the 7th consecutive year, JA Europe and NN Group have partnered to implement the Social Innovation Relay (SIR), an innovative programme designed to teach essential skills to secondary school students while underscoring the link between businesses and the society. Connected by leading technologies, 40 students from 10 countries collaborated with NN Group volunteers to create business concepts that address societal challenges...READ MORE
Students from JA Denmark Win First-Ever JA Global Entrepreneurship Award; Receive NFTs, a Cash Prize, and Further Education
Jun 9, 2021
Until recently, the highest award that a JA student company could earn was the coveted first place prize in one of our six regional competitions in Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, MENA, and the United States. But now, thanks to the generous support of the de la Vega family, JA Worldwide offers a global prize for JA student companies: The de la Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award....READ MORE
Marsh McLennan Hosts Job-Shadow Day for JA Students
Jun 1, 2021
As part of its Global Volunteer Month, Marsh McLennan and JA set a goal for 150 Marsh McLennan employee volunteers to host 150 JA students from around the world for virtual job shadow experiences. In the end, more than 150 students from Latin America, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific were able to participate together with more than 150 Marsh McLennan volunteer mentors, surpassing the original goal...READ MORE
From reading sessions to career mentoring: How corporate volunteering is evolving beyond Covid-19
April 21, 2021
From September to November last year, Barclays volunteers in virtual JA Career Mentoring Programme. They shared their knowledge and skills with over 30 students from ITE by mentoring them in areas such as leadership, and interview and presentation techniques...READ MORE
Shattering Glass: Career Advice for Girls from JA
March 10, 2021
Happy International Women's Day from JA senior female staff around the world...READ MORE
Promising Future for Asian Entrepreneurship as the Winners of the 14th Annual FedEx / JA International Trade Challenge Competition Announced
March 10, 2021
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, together with Junior Achievement (JA) Asia Pacific, announced the student winners of the 2020-2021 edition of its annual FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge (ITC) Asia Pacific Competition...READ MORE
Social Innovation Relay - winners of the 2020 edition
June 17, 2020
For the 6th consecutive year, JA Europe and NN Group have partnered through the Social Innovation Relay to empower young people to tackle societal challenges by using innovation and entrepreneurship...READ MORE
Social Innovation Relay Global Competition 2020
June 16, 2020
Out of them, the international jury selected three projects as winners, underscoring the link between businesses and social impact...READ MORE
JA Labs: Unleashing Ideas, Cultivating Innovation, and Funding Risk-Taking
February 21, 2020
Over the three rounds of JA Labs from 2018 to 2019, funding has been granted to JA of Northern California, Young Enterprise UK, JA Italy, JA Bulgaria, JA Singapore, and, most recently, INJAZ Lebanon...READ MORE
Millennial Entrepreneurs Showcase Innovative Approach for Endless Business Possibilities
August 27, 2019
A team of student entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Singapore were named winners of the 2019 FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Asia Pacific Finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...READ MORE
FedEx Express / JA ITC 2019
June 27, 2019
We have received 152 market entry strategy plans for the FedEx / JA International Trade Challenge 2019! Congratulations to the 16 finalist teams who have advanced to the Singapore Finals to be held on 6th July 2019...READ MORE
The Schools Challenge – Live Smart @ The East Singapore
May 31, 2019
Secondary Students Design STEM Solution to Prevent Cycling and E-scooter Accidents in Tampines...READ MORE
Secondary School Students to Develop STEM Solutions for the East in Inaugural Schools Challenge Singapore
January 26, 2019
Global non-profit organization Junior Achievement (JA), in collaboration with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and leading global financial services firm J.P. Morgan, today launched the Schools Challenge Singapore...READ MORE
HSBC and JA Partnership Focuses on #MorethanMoney
January 22, 2019
JA Worldwide is excited to have spent the last two months celebrating HSBC volunteers throughout the world, who mentor JA students, changing the lives of these young people...READ MORE
Sixty Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Innovation and Insights on International Business
August 20, 2018
A team of student entrepreneurs from South Korea and Vietnam were named winners of the 2018 FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Asia Pacific Finals in Singapore...READ MORE
FedEx Express / JA ITC 2018 Top 15 Singapore Finalists
June 27, 2018
Congratulations to the 15 finalist teams who will be competing in the FedEx Express / JA Singapore Finals on 7th July 2018...READ MORE
Team DynamITE from ITE College Central brings innovation in social care and wins The Global Social Innovation Relay 2018
June 21, 2018
The Global Final of the Social Innovation Relay took place online on 19 June 2018. Team DynamITE from Singapore, won the 8th edition of the Social Innovation Relay, a JA Europe initiative supported by NN Group that challenges secondary school students to develop an innovative business concept that addresses a social need or challenge...READ MORE
HSBC and JA Celebrate Ten Years of Partnership
June 4, 2018
We’re celebrating JA’s 10-year anniversary with HSBC! Through our partnership, we’re equipping young people with the skills they need to succeed in the future...READ MORE
NYP Inks New Collaboration with Junior Achievement Singapore
June 4, 2018
SBM students can now enjoy a variety of free customised courses thanks to a new MOU with Junior Achievement (JA) Singapore...READ MORE
‘The Best Experience I Ever Had’
Feb 23, 2018
Sylvia Chong became the envy of attraction enthusiasts worldwide in November. Like a celebrity touring IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017, the 17-year-old from Singapore strolled the trade show floor, met industry executives, and learned about the operations behind some of Orlando’s biggest theme parks...READ MORE
Singapore Team Chaleur is the Global winner of Social Innovation Relay 2017
Jun 23, 2017
Jun 23, 2017
Team Chaleur from Singapore take 1st place in this year’s Social Innovation Relay...READ MORE
The 9th JA Singapore Annual Appreciation Reception
Jan 31, 2017
JA Singapore held its 9th Annual Appreciation Reception on Tuesday 24th January 2017 to honor and thank all the volunteers, schools...READ MORE
JA Singapore Company of the Year Competition 2016
Jan 31, 2017
On Saturday, 21st January, 2017, ten teams were competing to receive JA Company of the Year Award. Learning to run a company from top to bottom, JA Company Programme students create and...READ MORE
Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Singapore Shine at the 10th FedEx Express/Junior Achievement ITC Challenge Asia Pacific Finals
Aug 15, 2016
A team of student entrepreneurs from Singapore have been crowned winners of the FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Asia Pacific Finals in Hong Kong. Challenged to come up with an idea for...READ MORE
FedEx / JA ITC Singapore FINAL 2016
Jul 15, 2016
On 9th July, 15 teams competed in this year’s FedEx/JA ITC Singapore Finals 2016. The FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (ITC) is an unparalleled opportunity to broaden students’ understanding of....READ MORE
GE Foundation Partners with JA for Student Success
June 17, 2016
Thanks to the GE Foundation, JA students around the world are sharpening their STEM skills and adding to their career options...READ MORE
Social Innovation Relay Singapore Finals 2016
June 15, 2016
On 3 June, an inspiring Singapore Finals of the Social Innovation Relay (SIR) 2016 took place at ITE College Central. During the Finals, top 10 teams presented their social business ideas to...READ MORE
2016 JA Asia Pacific COY Competition
March 3 2016
2016 Asia Pacific JA Company of the Year Competition was held successfully in Seoul, Korea from February 22 to 24. CED student-company from Korea crowned as winner of the 2016 Asia Pacific JA Company of the Year Competition (AP JA COY) after...READ MORE
GCiti Foundation's Investing Youth Campaign - A Day in the Life of 21 Year-Old Anuar
Nov 27, 2015
JA Singapore Alumni and ITC 2014 finalist feature in Citi Foundation's Investing in Youth Campaign. Citi Foundation has officially launched the Accelerating Pathways research initiative. This research complements their Pathways to Progress approach aimed at highlighting the importance of...READ MORE
Meet Katherine Lobo, Vice President, Treasury at Barclays Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Katherine is one of the mentors behind the winning teams of the JA Company Program and JA Social Innovation Relay (SIR)
Nov 27, 2015
Katherine’s mentored team, Avocado, was one of the 2 teams that won the Singapore JA Company of the Year (COY) Competition in 2014. It advanced to the Asia Pacific JA COY Competition in Feb 2015...READ MORE
My Glimpse of the Business World Through the FedEx Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge
Sep 11, 2015
An inspiring article "Learning the Business Ropes" written by our student Vikram Kannappan from Raffles Institution about their experience throughout the FedEx Express Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge Asia-Pacific competition...READ MORE
Singaporean Teens Shine in Battle of Entrepreneurial Flair
Jul 22, 2015
FedEx Express (FedEx) announced the top three winning teams of the Singapore FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC). The three winning student business teams have been selected to represent Singapore...READ MORE