Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI)
@ja-ireland.bsky.social
Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) encourages young people to remain in education and teaches them the skills they need to succeed in a changing world. JAI is part of a worldwide organisation reaching out to 10 million young people each year.
Junior Achievement Ireland is proud to be part of JA Europe and the recent annual report will tell you why! Over 7.5 million learning experiences and growing youth engagement show we're helping to build a more innovative and inclusive Europe.
Read the full report here 👉 https://loom.ly/IyWmcos
Read the full report here 👉 https://loom.ly/IyWmcos
This year, we celebrate a record-breaking impact, 7.5 million learning experiences delivered across Europe, a 15% increase from last year!
From scaling AI and digital learning to empowering… | JA Europe
This year, we celebrate a record-breaking impact, 7.5 million learning experiences delivered across Europe, a 15% increase from last year!
From scaling AI and digital learning to empowering underserved youth, strengthening OneJA, and celebrating Europe’s changemakers, our network continues to prepare the next generation for the future of work.
Some highlights:
✅7,537,001 learning experiences delivered across Europe.
✅90,000 business volunteers and over 110,000 teachers worked with young ...
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December 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Junior Achievement Ireland is proud to be part of JA Europe and the recent annual report will tell you why! Over 7.5 million learning experiences and growing youth engagement show we're helping to build a more innovative and inclusive Europe.
Read the full report here 👉 https://loom.ly/IyWmcos
Read the full report here 👉 https://loom.ly/IyWmcos
🎄As we wrap up for the winter break, we want to wish all our supporters a joyful and peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Thank you for your continued support for JAI. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead!
#InspiringYoungMinds
Thank you for your continued support for JAI. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead!
#InspiringYoungMinds
December 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎄As we wrap up for the winter break, we want to wish all our supporters a joyful and peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Thank you for your continued support for JAI. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead!
#InspiringYoungMinds
Thank you for your continued support for JAI. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead!
#InspiringYoungMinds
A highlight this year was our Clár na gComhlachtaí competition with @udarasnag.bsky.social. In 2025, over 450 students from Gaeltacht regions in Ireland participated, learning both business and life skills for their future.
To find out more, visit www.jai.ie
To find out more, visit www.jai.ie
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A highlight this year was our Clár na gComhlachtaí competition with @udarasnag.bsky.social. In 2025, over 450 students from Gaeltacht regions in Ireland participated, learning both business and life skills for their future.
To find out more, visit www.jai.ie
To find out more, visit www.jai.ie
5th and 6th Class pupils at Scoil Mhuire NS, Newcastle, Co. Tipperary took part in the Energize Programme with Paul Clarke from @bostonscientific.bsky.social. Throughout the programme, students explored health, energy and light in a fun, hands-on way. #EnergizeProgramme #InspiringYoungMinds
December 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
5th and 6th Class pupils at Scoil Mhuire NS, Newcastle, Co. Tipperary took part in the Energize Programme with Paul Clarke from @bostonscientific.bsky.social. Throughout the programme, students explored health, energy and light in a fun, hands-on way. #EnergizeProgramme #InspiringYoungMinds
𝐉𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
We’re proud to announce that Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) has been selected by the @deptcee.bsky.social as one of Ireland’s SDG Champions.
#InspiringYoungMinds #SDGChampions #SDGsIRL
We’re proud to announce that Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) has been selected by the @deptcee.bsky.social as one of Ireland’s SDG Champions.
#InspiringYoungMinds #SDGChampions #SDGsIRL
December 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
𝐉𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
We’re proud to announce that Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) has been selected by the @deptcee.bsky.social as one of Ireland’s SDG Champions.
#InspiringYoungMinds #SDGChampions #SDGsIRL
We’re proud to announce that Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) has been selected by the @deptcee.bsky.social as one of Ireland’s SDG Champions.
#InspiringYoungMinds #SDGChampions #SDGsIRL
Launching programmes with Research Ireland & Microsoft Dream Space to build future-ready digital skills in primary and second level students! Learn more: https://loom.ly/izlYJHM.
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #DigitalSkills #AILiteracy #ComputationalThinking
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #DigitalSkills #AILiteracy #ComputationalThinking
December 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Launching programmes with Research Ireland & Microsoft Dream Space to build future-ready digital skills in primary and second level students! Learn more: https://loom.ly/izlYJHM.
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #DigitalSkills #AILiteracy #ComputationalThinking
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #DigitalSkills #AILiteracy #ComputationalThinking
Thanks to volunteer Marta from @epaireland.bsky.social for delivering Climate Change & You to 4th Class at Broombridge Educate Together during Science Week. Students explored climate change, its impacts & actions they can take for a more sustainable future. #ScienceWeek2025 #BuildingEssentialSkills
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Thanks to volunteer Marta from @epaireland.bsky.social for delivering Climate Change & You to 4th Class at Broombridge Educate Together during Science Week. Students explored climate change, its impacts & actions they can take for a more sustainable future. #ScienceWeek2025 #BuildingEssentialSkills
250+ students from Killarney Community College and the Intermediate School, Killorglin had MEP Seán Kelly share his career journey and role in the EU recently. From teaching to the GAA to the European Parliament, his stories sparked great discussion. #Europe4U #InspiringYoungMinds
December 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
250+ students from Killarney Community College and the Intermediate School, Killorglin had MEP Seán Kelly share his career journey and role in the EU recently. From teaching to the GAA to the European Parliament, his stories sparked great discussion. #Europe4U #InspiringYoungMinds
Thanks to Aoife Stafford from @epaireland.bsky.social for delivering Climate Change and You to 4th Class at Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts for Science Week. Students explored climate change, carbon footprints and classroom energy use in a hands-on session. #ScienceWeek2025 #BuildingEssentialSkills
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Thanks to Aoife Stafford from @epaireland.bsky.social for delivering Climate Change and You to 4th Class at Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts for Science Week. Students explored climate change, carbon footprints and classroom energy use in a hands-on session. #ScienceWeek2025 #BuildingEssentialSkills
Thanks to SAP volunteers from Galway and Dublin who supported 60 TY students at St Enda’s College, Salthill through the Global Career Discovery pilot. Students built teamwork, communication and interview skills and explored future careers.
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
December 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Thanks to SAP volunteers from Galway and Dublin who supported 60 TY students at St Enda’s College, Salthill through the Global Career Discovery pilot. Students built teamwork, communication and interview skills and explored future careers.
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
More than 500 students from 13 Cork schools enjoyed hands-on JAI programmes this year, thanks to the support of 24 @delltechnologies.bsky.social volunteers. Their time and encouragement helped students grow in confidence and skills.
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
More than 500 students from 13 Cork schools enjoyed hands-on JAI programmes this year, thanks to the support of 24 @delltechnologies.bsky.social volunteers. Their time and encouragement helped students grow in confidence and skills.
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
#BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
We’re piloting the EU-funded Skills4Retail Digital Marketing module, designed to bridge the digital skills gap in the retail sector and help learners explore future career pathways 👉 https://loom.ly/wPgcgjo
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Skills4Retail
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Skills4Retail
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re piloting the EU-funded Skills4Retail Digital Marketing module, designed to bridge the digital skills gap in the retail sector and help learners explore future career pathways 👉 https://loom.ly/wPgcgjo
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Skills4Retail
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Skills4Retail
#𝐍𝐨𝐰𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 🤝
Become a Programme Coordinator: collaborate with leading industry & education partners, #InspiringYoungMinds and #BuildingEssentialSkills. If you’re ready for a role that values your unique experience, apply today👉https://lnkd.in/ebvsWgN9
Become a Programme Coordinator: collaborate with leading industry & education partners, #InspiringYoungMinds and #BuildingEssentialSkills. If you’re ready for a role that values your unique experience, apply today👉https://lnkd.in/ebvsWgN9
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#𝐍𝐨𝐰𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 🤝
Become a Programme Coordinator: collaborate with leading industry & education partners, #InspiringYoungMinds and #BuildingEssentialSkills. If you’re ready for a role that values your unique experience, apply today👉https://lnkd.in/ebvsWgN9
Become a Programme Coordinator: collaborate with leading industry & education partners, #InspiringYoungMinds and #BuildingEssentialSkills. If you’re ready for a role that values your unique experience, apply today👉https://lnkd.in/ebvsWgN9
Thank you to Tom Wallace from @epaireland.bsky.social for delivering Climate Change and You to 4th Class in Cloghroe NS for Science Week. Students explored climate change, carbon footprints and energy use, and loved the activities. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
December 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Thank you to Tom Wallace from @epaireland.bsky.social for delivering Climate Change and You to 4th Class in Cloghroe NS for Science Week. Students explored climate change, carbon footprints and energy use, and loved the activities. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
We’re proud to celebrate Microsoft Ireland’s 40th anniversary! As a key partner of Junior Achievement Ireland, Microsoft empowers students through career mentoring, STEM education, and inclusion initiatives. Here’s to 40 years of impact! 💙
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #Volunteering
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #Volunteering
December 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We’re proud to celebrate Microsoft Ireland’s 40th anniversary! As a key partner of Junior Achievement Ireland, Microsoft empowers students through career mentoring, STEM education, and inclusion initiatives. Here’s to 40 years of impact! 💙
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #Volunteering
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills #Volunteering
Thanks to Pfizer Grange Castle for welcoming St Ronan’s 5th Class for a hands-on Science Week workshop on sustainability. Students explored the 3 Rs, energy, carbon footprints and even built their own wind turbines with support from amazing volunteers. #ScienceWeek #InspiringYoungMinds
December 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Thanks to Pfizer Grange Castle for welcoming St Ronan’s 5th Class for a hands-on Science Week workshop on sustainability. Students explored the 3 Rs, energy, carbon footprints and even built their own wind turbines with support from amazing volunteers. #ScienceWeek #InspiringYoungMinds
Huge thanks to the CDB Aviation team for welcoming Beneavin College students for interview prep, mock interviews and career talks. Your support, guidance and encouragement gave students real confidence and belief in their futures. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
November 27, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Huge thanks to the CDB Aviation team for welcoming Beneavin College students for interview prep, mock interviews and career talks. Your support, guidance and encouragement gave students real confidence and belief in their futures. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
Thank you to Demetra O’Farrell from @epaireland.bsky.social Wexford for delivering Climate Change and You to 4th Class in St Aidan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy. Students explored climate impacts, carbon footprints & energy use, building awareness & essential skills. #ScienceWeek
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Thank you to Demetra O’Farrell from @epaireland.bsky.social Wexford for delivering Climate Change and You to 4th Class in St Aidan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy. Students explored climate impacts, carbon footprints & energy use, building awareness & essential skills. #ScienceWeek
𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐤!
Thanks to the Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge grant, JAI will be able to expand our Youthreach programme in Cork.
Read more here https://loom.ly/m3u5gD4
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Pathways2Progress
Thanks to the Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge grant, JAI will be able to expand our Youthreach programme in Cork.
Read more here https://loom.ly/m3u5gD4
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Pathways2Progress
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐤!
Thanks to the Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge grant, JAI will be able to expand our Youthreach programme in Cork.
Read more here https://loom.ly/m3u5gD4
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Pathways2Progress
Thanks to the Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge grant, JAI will be able to expand our Youthreach programme in Cork.
Read more here https://loom.ly/m3u5gD4
#BuildingEssentialSkills #Pathways2Progress
Thank you to BNY volunteers Jesmin Ram, Mairéad McDaid and Mike Rath for delivering inspiring career talks during College Awareness Week, helping students explore future paths and build essential skills. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Thank you to BNY volunteers Jesmin Ram, Mairéad McDaid and Mike Rath for delivering inspiring career talks during College Awareness Week, helping students explore future paths and build essential skills. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
Comhghairdeas Eco-Paws! This inventive team from Donegal started their journey to becoming award-winning entrepreneurs on the JAI programme Clár na gComhlachtaí which equips Gaeltacht students with the skills and confidence they need to develop their business ideas.
https://loom.ly/CKxgD_E
https://loom.ly/CKxgD_E
Donegal school gets 'paws' on national young entrepreneur awards - Donegal Daily
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Main pic: The ‘Eco-Paws’ group from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair: Molly Nic Giolla Chomhaill, Fia Nic Giolla Chomhaill, Danielle Ní…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Comhghairdeas Eco-Paws! This inventive team from Donegal started their journey to becoming award-winning entrepreneurs on the JAI programme Clár na gComhlachtaí which equips Gaeltacht students with the skills and confidence they need to develop their business ideas.
https://loom.ly/CKxgD_E
https://loom.ly/CKxgD_E
Thank you to Ann Marie Donlon from @epaireland.bsky.social for an inspiring Climate Change and You workshop with 4th Class in Scoil Naomh Iosaf. Students learned how small actions make a big difference while developing essential skills and trust in science. #InspiringYoungMinds
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Thank you to Ann Marie Donlon from @epaireland.bsky.social for an inspiring Climate Change and You workshop with 4th Class in Scoil Naomh Iosaf. Students learned how small actions make a big difference while developing essential skills and trust in science. #InspiringYoungMinds
Wonderful to see JAI's Energize programme making headlines in Cork!
🗞️ https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41745780.html
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills
🗞️ https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41745780.html
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills
All About Cork: Students power up with ‘Energize’ programme
Mahon and Blackrock feature in today's 'All About Cork' pages
www.echolive.ie
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Wonderful to see JAI's Energize programme making headlines in Cork!
🗞️ https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41745780.html
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills
🗞️ https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41745780.html
#InspiringYoungMinds #BuildingEssentialSkills
JAI & EY hosted the Future of Work & AI Event in Cork, bringing together senior business leaders, educators, & CSR champions. Topics included how AI is influencing the workforce and what skills students need to futureproof themselves 📰https://loom.ly/eefAsag
#FutureOfWork #BuildingEssentialSkills
#FutureOfWork #BuildingEssentialSkills
JAI and Cork Businesses Unite to Build Essential Skills for the Future of Work
JAI and EY host CSR event with experts on the topic of AI and the Future of Work, showcasing essential skills that students can develop to futureproof their careers.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
JAI & EY hosted the Future of Work & AI Event in Cork, bringing together senior business leaders, educators, & CSR champions. Topics included how AI is influencing the workforce and what skills students need to futureproof themselves 📰https://loom.ly/eefAsag
#FutureOfWork #BuildingEssentialSkills
#FutureOfWork #BuildingEssentialSkills
MEP Regina Doherty visited her former school, St Mary’s HFG in Glasnevin, to speak about her role in the European Parliament, inspiring 60+ TY students as part of #Europe4U. A brilliant morning of learning, conversation and celebration for all involved. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
MEP Regina Doherty visited her former school, St Mary’s HFG in Glasnevin, to speak about her role in the European Parliament, inspiring 60+ TY students as part of #Europe4U. A brilliant morning of learning, conversation and celebration for all involved. #BuildingEssentialSkills #InspiringYoungMinds