Junior Achievement Isle of Man (previously known as Young Enterprise) is a Manx registered charity established on the Island since 1982. We are a member of the world’s largest non-profit making organisation (www.ja.org) dedicated to preparing future generations for the world of work.

We bring enterprise education to young people teaching them about the Skills for Employability, Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy.

Since its inception in 1919 more than 89 million students world-wide have participated in Junior Achievement programmes.

What makes us unique?

• Our programmes are delivered at no cost to the schools
• We focus on ‘learning by doing’
• We build strong links with the business community
• We supply high quality materials
• Our programmes are flexible and adaptable
• We train the teachers and volunteers

We recruit and train volunteers from business and wider community to work with the teachers and students in the classrooms. We deliver a range of educational programmes in both primary and secondary school, from the ages of 4 to 19 years.
All of our progammes focus on 'learning by doing' and include every student regardless of their academic ability
Junior Achievement gives young people the Freedom to Flourish. Our values are the:

• Belief in the boundless potential of young people
• Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship
• Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it
• Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals
• Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
• Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning