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FMI-CC: GenNext PD Day Albert Wong, CPA, CA Director, Junior Achievement Ottawa

Ottawa Network for Education. FMI-CC: GenNext PD Day Albert Wong, CPA, CA Director, Junior Achievement Ottawa. Ottawa Network for Education. WHAT DO WE DO? We bring education and community leaders together to discuss education-related issues .

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FMI-CC: GenNext PD Day Albert Wong, CPA, CA Director, Junior Achievement Ottawa

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  1. Ottawa Network for Education FMI-CC: GenNext PD Day Albert Wong, CPA, CA Director, Junior Achievement Ottawa

  2. Ottawa Network for Education WHAT DO WE DO? • We bring education and community leaders together to discuss education-related issues. • We develop and deliver innovative, collaborative programs that • remove barriers to learning and provide targeted learning support for students • help students explore careers and develop work readiness skills 40 programs launched since 1985. 2,436 volunteers in schools in 2013-14.

  3. JA inspires youth to make better financial decisions, start up a business, chart a career path and express their innovative spirit Adrienne Clarkson ES Grade 5 – Business Basics

  4. Junior Achievement A gap exists in the curriculum for business skills and financial literacy. Volunteers help bridge the Gap. • JA is the world’s largest not-for-profit organization that helps young people learn about business. Financial Literacy | Entrepreneurship | Work Readiness • 122 countries | 17 Canadian charters | 55 years in Canada • 243,000 students | 14,681 volunteers • ExperientialJA programs are offered free of charge • Present a pre-set program in class (French or English) • Team of two volunteers; teacher supports volunteers • 2013-2014 Ottawa: 5,214 students; 198 classrooms; 62 schools

  5. What if Canada developed Entrepreneurs like we do Hockey players?

  6. JA Programs One-day programs • JA Business Basics (Gr 5) – Entrepreneurship • JA Dollars with Sense (Gr 7) – Financial Literacy • JA Economics for Success (Gr 8) – Financial Literacy & Work Readiness   • JA Titan (Gr 9-12) – Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy • JA Be Entrepreneurial (9-12) – JA BDC partnership 15 week program (after school or in-class) • JA Company (Gr 9-12) • Start-up and run a business

  7. JA Company (grades 9-12) Entrepreneurship | Financial Literacy | Workforce Readiness • Hands-on 15 week program (3 hrs/ week) • Students are mentored by volunteer business advisors to plan, organize and operate a real business.  • Ideation, election of management team, business plan, bootstrapping, production, sales and marketing, CSR, liquidation and shareholder meeting • 10 Companies 2014-15 (vs. 4 last year)

  8. JA Funders and Partners Anonymous donor

  9. JA Company Celebration Event • 110 attendees  40 students • Keynote: Mayor Jim Watson • Co-animateur: Mathieu Fleury, CounseillerRideau-Vanier • Welcome: Brennan Loh, Shopify (JA Alumni) • 8 Testimonials: 4 Students, 4 Advisors • 4 Company Awards; 5 VP Awards and 16 Internal Awards • Recognition and recruitment

  10. What Junior Achievers say… • ”I learned about what I need to do to get a job.” • “I loved the whole budgeting thing, it really opened my eyes to how much it costs to live.” • “I learned a lot, and now I think I might even be able to start a business.” • “You get to learn about stuff from someone who has experienced it. It was Fun!!” • “Education is key. If you want a good life maybe a little suffering is worth it.” • ”I’ll be living with my mom if I don’t manage my money right.” JA Economics for Success students – Grades 5 & 8

  11. Study: “Making an Impact” Measurable outcomes • For every $1 invested into JA programs; $45 is created in economic prosperity • Improved graduation rates; direct and indirect job creation • Junior Achievers are 50% more likely to open their own business • Junior Achievers earn 50% more, on average, than those who do not benefit from our programs. • Over 75% of Achievers cite JA as having a significant impact in developing financial literacy and decision making skills. Source: Making an Impact – Assessing JA of Canada’s Value Creation, January 2011

  12. What’s in it for you • Enhance your leadership, presentation & facilitation skills • Networking opportunities with other JA volunteers • Team-building opportunity to “give back”; buddy-up • Earn Core Professional Education (CPE) credits towards professional designations • Volunteer as little as 1 day “This was my first time volunteering.  It was an amazing experience to work with the kids and feel like I'm passing on valuable information, both from the materials and from life experience.” - JA Volunteer – Economics for Success (Gr 8)

  13. Get involved • Decide to volunteer • Register online www.jaottawa.ca • Volunteer screening • Reference checks • Training session - Support and materials are provided • Sign up with a colleague/friend or let JA match you with a partner • Upcoming JA Delivery dates: • November 12th and 27th • See website for 2015 dates

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