the mentor

Why is the program good Why is the program good for you?

Corporate volunteers play a key role in Junior Achievement programs. They are the bridge between schools and the business world, and with their expertise and experience, they can authentically represent the economic sector, where today’s young people will also have to succeed later.

What is the role of a mentor?

A mentor is a volunteer who is available to the student enterprise as an advisor during the development of their business idea. A mentor accompanies their mentees and supports them in achieving their goals. A mentor is a person who, with their professional experience in business, helps young entrepreneurs in managing their student enterprise. The mentor’s role is to monitor the student entrepreneurs they mentor, provide advice in case of difficulties, and provide information on the basic operating principles of business. A good mentor is committed to supporting others, has good communication skills, and is willing and able to devote enough time to their mentee. During the program, the mentor holds meetings in person or online at times agreed upon with the business and the teacher, and also keeps in touch with the mentees via email or other communication channels.

Why volunteering is worth it, according to JA volunteers:

because you can help others using your own knowledge and experience
because you can do something useful
because not only the students, but you too can gain new insights

"I was introduced to the program in 2014 during the JAM-Citi Student Entrepreneurship Christmas Fair and Competition, then as a jury member. From the first moment I was captivated by the program, the abundance of ideas, enthusiasm and the joy that the program brought to the participating student businesses. The JAM-Citi student entrepreneurship program is a long-term, school-year-long project in which elementary and high school students experience how to run a business."

"It was very inspiring to collaborate and support the new generation growing up in such a professional, dedicated and supportive environment. The event was very well prepared and managed to a high standard by the JAM team despite the challenges of the online space. I also learned a lot as a mentor and I hope to have the opportunity to support the work of the JAM team in the future."

“For me, working with young people was both a professional experience and a relaxation. They use their lack of experience to their advantage, because they are still really capable of thinking without boundaries. I believe that their generation will solve the big (environmental) problems of our time.”

"It was a great pleasure for me to participate in the JAM Student Entrepreneurship program as a mentor. I benefited a lot from it myself, as I was able to gain insight into the thinking of young people and the problems they are concerned with. I consider cooperation between different sectors and professionals important, of which this program is a good practice and we hope it will have an impact on the later lives of young people."

"I personally really enjoyed participating in this event in the spring as a member of the jury. It was a pleasure to see what great ideas the teams came up with and how enthusiastically they participated in solving the tasks online. Thank you for the experience!"

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