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Steering young girls into scientific studies with a unique experience

Emma Kiraly, Project Manager, Entrepreneurial Skills Pass

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, one can only notice that the gender gap between boys and girls completing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is still wide: there are twice as many male graduates in STEM as there are female graduates (see this report from the European Commission from 2019).

The triple promise of entrepreneurship education

Caroline Jenner, CEO JA Europe

What can develop work skills, lead to job creation, and have a deep societal impact, in one effective package?
Knowing JA Europe and its mission, it will come to you as no surprise that entrepreneurship education is a powerful tool that can deliver at multiple levels, across a variety of areas.

As employers routinely highlight a significant skills gap, from social skills to digital skills, and youth unemployment continues to skyrocket in many European countries, we want to highlight the triple promise of entrepreneurship education.

Stimulating young ambitions through entrepreneurship

Sara Angulo Benitez, Head of Citizenship Europe, Barclays

More and more studies show clear evidence that young people lack the necessary skills to secure employment or become entrepreneurs themselves. By now we have been talking about the skills gap for quite a long time and calling businesses for action, to get involved and contribute to minimising this gap – Barclays has answered that call and partnered with JA Europe to guide the next generation on the path to success, entrepreneurship, and employability. 

Leaders-for-a-Day: Europe's top leaders share their story

After another great year of Leaders-for-a-Day, some of Europe's top leaders share their experiences sharing their day with JA alumni and ESP-holders.

Leaders-for-a-Day: The young leaders share their experiences

Following the 2015 Leaders-for-a-Day, the JA alumni and ESP-holders share their experiences spending one day with with some of Europe's top leaders.