Be a partner to inspire and groom our children to succeed in a global economy with social responsibility
View(s):There is a major challenge before the country to provide opportunities for the student population just over 7 million, 1/3rd of our population all Aspiring for a BETTER FUTURE under 25years, apart from children yet to be born.
This is not only the responsibility of the Government, but Civil Society, Business Community Professionals and Individuals
There is a vital need to add value to our Biggest Asset. Our Youth – the Human Capital of our country.
Junior Achievement (JA) worldwide founded in 1919, 93 years ago, now spread over 125 countries OFFERS Practical Business, Economics and Entrepreneur Education Programs focused on young people between the ages of 5-25.
Considering the challenge the country faces in providing income generating opportunities for the youth and making them Employable and Entrepreneurial; These Programmes are relevant to the Socio-Economic Progress of our Country
Young Entrepreneurs Sri Lanka (YESL), a Not For Profit Company by guarantee is the Member/Franchise Holder of Junior Achievement Worldwide conducting the programs in Sri Lanka. YESL introduced this programme to schools in 1998 and Universities in 2011.
JA Worldwide is the world’s largest and fastest growing programme DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORKFORCE READINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH HANDS-ON PROGRAMMES:
-Offered FREE to students sponsored by the Business Community, Donor Agencies and Individuals.
-Inspire and prepare Youth to be Workforce Ready And Entrepreneurial to succeed in the Global Economy with social responsibility
-Educational materials are continuously researched, upgraded, tested and proven globally by Junior Achievement Worldwide.
-Customized by YESL to meet local requirements.
-Approved by the Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka and Ministry of Higher Education to cover all seventeen Universities in the country
Relevance of the Programme
-Socio Economic Development
-Global Integration
-National Reconciliation- Ethnic Harmony
-Avoid social unrest in the country
JA/YESL programmes are oriented to students in Primary, Middle School, High School Levels and Universities helping students with Career Guidance with several special programmes.
BENEFITS TO THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Develop Self-Confidence and be Self-Dependant, Develop team work and team spirit, Be Financially literate- Gain Knowledge in developing Business Plans and Annual Reports, Develop communication skills, English, Presentations skills, Leadership Qualities, IT (Information Technology) literacy, Business and Social Ethics ,Be Socially responsible, Change negative Attitudes towards life, Job Shadowing, Identify Future Careers, Be workforce ready and Entrepreneurial, Less Dependent on Government Jobs, Contribute to the Socio-Economic Development of the country, Participation In JA Worldwide Programmes
BENEFITS TO THE COUNTRY- SOCIO ECONOMIC PROGRESS
Better Opportunities for Children by making them employable and Entrepreneurial, Contribution to the Socio-Economic Development of the country, Poverty reduction through better income generation, Job Creation, Improving the Quality of Life, Be Productive Citizens, Adding Value to Human Capital, Create a Savings Culture, Avoid social unrest in the country, National Reconciliation, Global Integration
BE A PARTNER OF THIS PROGRAMME IN THE LARGER NATIONAL INTEREST AS A CORPORATE SPONSOR OR INDIVIDUAL, AS A CSR INITIATIVE.
JA YESL isn’t just education. It is a life changing experience. It guides young people to the Business world and shows how they realize their future in a fast paced economy. They learn how to run their own business enterprise, gaining hands on experience.
VOLUNTEER WITH JA / YESL. Together we can bring hope to the young generation and give them an education like no other, one that will last forever.
As a role model to be an inspiration to young people. A mentorship is a memorable and rewarding experience and an amazing feeling that you truly made a difference to young people by volunteering with JA YESL. You also make an investment in the leaders of tomorrow. AN IDEAL VOLUNTEER SHOULD BE AN ENTREPRENEUR OR HAVE A BUSINESS BACKGROUND.
BENEFITS TO THE SPONSORS/PARTNERS
Improving Social Image, Access to potential markets, Attracting potential employees, Improving the Quality of Life of Youth, Helping Youth to be workforce ready and Entrepreneurial, Opportunity to be a partner of a global programme, Improving Global Integration, Trade and Tourism, National Reconciliation, Favorable media attention, Participation in Youth Promotions associated with special events, Partners in PROGRESS.
Mr.Patrick Amarasinghe is the President of YESL.
You can write to YESL for further details on the programmes on yesl@eureka.lk
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