JA Azerbaijan

About

Junior Achievement Azerbaijan was established in 1999 in Azerbaijan. JAA is a member of the Junior Achievement Worldwide, one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs for youth business education. Our organization has implemented various projects in the field of entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness with the financial support of local and foreign donors with the participation of thousands of young people in 26 regions of the country. As Junior Achievement Azerbaijan, we cooperate and develop programs with partners interested in creating skillful and professional human resources that can easily adapt to today’s economic conditions.

JAA implements programs in accordance with the interests and fields of young people studying at all levels of education. Our main target groups include schoolchildren, vocational school, college and university students and unemployed youth.

Our Mission

We develop and implement economic education programs for young people through a partnership between business and education. We bring the real world to students and open their minds to their potential.

Our Vision

We want to create a venturous, ready for changes, capable of confronting the future and broad-minded generation, who will take an active part in all aspects of modern life and by doing it, will increase its job opportunities.

Our Values

Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning

Belief in boundless potential of young people

Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals

Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it

Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration

Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship

Program Pillars

Work-readiness

JA creates skill-building opportunities that enable young people to find meaningful, productive careers.

Entrepreneurship

JA designs experiences that spark the entrepreneurial spirit and teach the practical day-to-day skills required to run a viable, long-term business.

Financial literacy

JA provides practical training in budgeting, spending, investing, and the responsible use of credit.

Every young person can achieve success in today’s global economy. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs pave the way. Our enterprising alumni are more employable, start more businesses, see longer and better business results and earn higher salaries than non-JA students. What makes this success possible? Our focus on three core areas of business education.

Our Team

Vusala Karimova

vusala.karimova@ja-azerbaijan.org

Aida Jafarova

Project Officer

aida@ja-azerbaijan.org