Junior Achievement is part of a worldwide organisation reaching out to 7 million young people each year. It was established in Ireland in 1995 and since then has built up a strong demand from schools throughout the country and created successful partnerships with 150 leading organisations. Junior Achievement is helping to create a culture of enterprise within the education system. Programmes begin at primary school level, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers and continue through to secondary school, right up to age 18, preparing students for their future careers. All Junior Achievement programmes are taught by business volunteers recruited from supporting organisations and fully trained before they commence their programme.

Together, we believe there’s a lot that’s right with today’s students. They crave opportunity. Students want to be successful. And students dream big about the future. Really big. We’re there to help fulfill those dreams!

Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.