JA Europe

24/06/2026

You don’t need a big CSR programme to make a difference.

Sometimes it’s as simple as:
one engineer visiting a classroom
one employee sharing their experience
one mentor
one hour

The challenge isn’t always willingness, it’s knowing where to start.
👉 That’s exactly what we’ll explore on 9 July.

Join EU Code Week for The EU’s Digital Talent: From Inspiration to Opportunity and discover practical ways companies can support future digital talent through mentoring, volunteering and local collaboration ahead of Code Week 2026.

Whether you’re already engaged or just looking for a starting point, this session will give you concrete ideas to take action.

Because investing in talent doesn’t always start with budgets.
Sometimes it starts with people.

📅 9 July 2026 | 14:00–16:00 CEST
💻 Online
➡️ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yQGjru3NT3yCYZlM8yEJkg?fbclid=IwY2xjawSogJRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVdHhiWkRUOHJ0T1owVHFrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhDFTyfZNKNTfqHYV3sk2dlBaNk4b4XLZvWB5OfXcDH5fHubKTaKbmS2GQNn_aem_3A2j4KsDF0kFt8r13uLlLA #/registration

24/06/2026

Electrification is not only a technology challenge. It is a people and skills challenge.

On 25 June, Diana Filip, JA Europe Deputy CEO and Chief Development Officer, will join London Climate Action Week for the panel “People and Skills for Electrification: Building the Workforce for a Just Transition”, hosted by our partner Schneider Electric.

The conversation will explore how education, business and policy can work together to prepare young people and workers for the green and digital jobs needed to scale electrification.

We are especially pleased to join this conversation alongside Gilles Vermot Desroches, Chief Corporate Citizenship Officer at Schneider Electric and JA Europe Board Member, María Mendiluce CEO at We Mean Business Coalition, and moderator Sophie Lambin, Founder and CEO at Kite Insights.

Because a just transition is only possible when people have the skills, confidence and opportunities to be part of it.

24/06/2026

What would you do if your team couldn't agree on the most fundamental question: why are we doing this?

That's exactly the challenge young people face in SkyGarden, the first storyline on — a free, gamified learning platform for youth aged 15–19, developed under the EU-funded Game4Change project.
Through interactive decisions and real-life scenarios, learners explore how a business finds its compass: building a shared vision, defining a mission, and aligning on values that guide every difficult choice.
It's not just a game. It's how the next generation learns to think like entrepreneurs.

🌱 Explore SkyGarden now: jacompass.com

24/06/2026

Introducing Ari and Nox — the two characters guiding young people through

Ari is analytical, data-driven, always looking at the bigger picture. Nox is energetic, action-oriented, ready to jump in. They complement each other and that's why their team is so effective.

In SkyGarden, the first storyline now available on the platform, they mentor a young startup navigating one of entrepreneurship's toughest dilemmas: social impact vs. profit. What comes first? Can you have both?

JA Compass is a free, gamified learning experience for young people aged 15–19, developed under the EU-funded Game4Change project. It brings together entrepreneurship, green and digital skills through interactive challenges and real-life scenarios.

🌱 Explore the first mission: jacompass.com

23/06/2026

What does it take to win on Europe’s biggest entrepreneurship stage?
 
Bora Selenica from JA Albania and Elenya Spiteri from JA Malta share what it means to compete — and win — at , Europe’s largest entrepreneurship festival. From Pigi to Medilert, their journeys show how big ideas, hard work and determination can turn into standout success on a truly European stage.
 
Their stories capture what Gen‑E is all about: a unique platform where student entrepreneurs showcase their businesses, gain international exposure, and connect with peers and leaders from across Europe — proving that every step of the journey counts.
 
Follow the latest updates ahead of the on-site event in Riga, Latvia (7–10 July) at gen-e.eu — and watch the next generation of entrepreneurs take the stage during the online Gen‑E Award presentations on 8 July at 09:00 EEST!

23/06/2026

JA Europe is proud to share that Mei Li Powell, CEO of the Euroclear Foundation, will be an official speaker at the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee public hearing on "Volunteering for European Population Preparedness".

📅 24 June 2026 | 10:00–13:00 CET

📍 EESC, VMA 23, Brussels & online

Mei Li will bring a private sector perspective to the discussion, drawing on Euroclear's experience in employee engagement and mentoring, and on a partnership with real scale behind it.

Building on 11 years of collaboration, the Euroclear Foundation and JA Europe recently extended their work together through a new multi-year strategic partnership, aiming to reach 20,000 underserved young people across 14 countries including Belgium, China, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States over the next three academic years.

Euroclear employees support the initiative directly through mentoring and skills-based volunteering, giving young people practical insight into the world of work and helping them build confidence, employability, and career readiness. The Foundation is also backing a new financial literacy and business planning module for JA Boost, JA’s AI-powered learning companion, set to roll out across JA’s network in over 54 countries.

As Mei Li put it: "Strong societies are built long before a crisis occurs. Through our partnership with Junior Achievement, Euroclear volunteers help young people develop practical skills such as financial literacy, employability and entrepreneurship capabilities that underpin resilience throughout life. It is a powerful example of how corporate volunteering, enabled by trusted non-profit partners, can contribute to population preparedness and stronger communities.”

🔗 Read more about the Euroclear Foundation and JA Europe partnership: https://jaeurope.org/euroclear-foundation-and-junior-achievement-extend-global-partnership-to-reach-more-underserved-youth-and-strengthen-financial-literacy/

22/06/2026

📅 Happening today!

Join EU Code Week's Online Drop-In Support & Q&A Session to learn more about the Discover Digital Programme (DDP) and how we can engage more students in STEM and ICT studies across Europe.

A great opportunity to explore the toolkit, ask questions, and discover partnership opportunities for higher education institutions.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNtm4S2T

Calling all universities and higher education institutions! 📢

If you want to learn more about engaging your students in STEM and ICT studies, we have exactly what you need. Join our Online Drop-In Support and Q&A Session on 22 June to dive into our Discover Digital Programme! 🚀

This is a great, informal space to ask questions, get resources, and connect with our team.

👉 Click here to register and get the meeting link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fXG6Ec7LFj

Please share this with your networks and colleagues who might be interested!

19/06/2026

Some of the most important workplace skills are revealed when challenges arise.

Whether it's staying dedicated to your goals, making informed decisions, or adapting when things don't go as planned, these skills help people turn action into results.

Swipe to explore 3 key Action and Result Skills from the EmPass framework:
✅ Commitment
🧠 Critical Thinking
💪 Resilience

These are just 3 of the 11 soft skills included in EmPass, a European employability micro-credential designed to help young people make their skills visible and demonstrate workplace readiness.

Learn more 👉 https://jaeurope.org/learning-experiences/portfolio/empass/

18/06/2026

🌟 Celebrating leadership that inspires others.

The Alumni Leadership Award for University Level recognises outstanding JA Alumni who show extra initiative, leadership and the ability to positively influence their team throughout the JA journey.

This award celebrates the people behind the progress — young leaders whose confidence, commitment and teamwork help bring great ideas to life.

Discover more about the award on gen-e.eu and get ready for 2026 in Riga, Latvia