The Challenge: Youth employment
10.3% unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean (more than 29 Million of unemployed are youth)
Collective impact
Profound social change will only be achieved by working with others
We inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy
We activate youth for the future of jobs.
Nearly 1.2 Million youth benefited annually in the region, thanks to more than 16,000 volunteers.
That allows to…
• Generate youth employment
• New businesses created
• Reduce skills & gender gap
News
Junior Achievement received official nomination for 3rd year in a row, to the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel Prize committee recognizes 100+ years of commitment to youth empowerment across the globe, in every single place where JA impacts the community.
Get Involved
Volunteer
Ready to work with JA students and help them change the world? Become a key part of our strategy by giving the youth the skills they need for their future.
Partner
We can´t do it alone… Your company can support the activation of youth, helping us to implement our programs across the region.
Individual donor
Help us to inspire them! You can invest today in the future of a child or youth who will be ready to succeed in the 21st century economy.
Contact us: info@jaamericas.org