About JA

JAPI IN A NUTSHELL

Junior Achievement is a singular achievement of a unique youth development program for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and business leaders.
In JA, you “learn business by doing business”.

JA is a practical economic education program
Organized and manage your own small scale business
Guided by adult advisers/consultants from the business community


Junior Achievement Program in the Philippines.

Junior Achievement was introduced in the Philippines in 1967 and the Junior Achievement of the Philippines, Inc. was formally organized in 1969.

This non-stock, non-profit organization, which serves as administrator of the Junior Achievement program in the country, enjoys the support of the country’s top multinational companies, both local and foreign. To date, JA has engaged more or less 50,000 students from Metro Manila schools in the art of running mini-companies.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is Junior Achievement?

Junior Achievement is designed to give practical business and economic education to the youth – 23 years old and below.
JA provides experience that you will find nowhere until you begin full-time employment or set-up your own business.
The entire JA Program takes place at the JA Business Center except for time spent in selling your product.

2. What Does JAPI stands for?

JAPI means Junior Achievement in the Philippines, Inc.

3. How can I join JAPI?

Please go to our “How To Join Us” section to know more about joining JAPI.

4. Is there a membership fee when I join JAPI?

You’re very lucky because there is no membership fee when you join JAPI. You only need to pay for your JAPI student manual and for your JAPI ID.