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FMI-CC: GenNext PD Day

Albert Wong, CPA, CADirector, Junior Achievement Ottawa

Ottawa Network for Education

Collaboration BOD incl. 4 School boards Directors of education2Ottawa Network for EducationWHAT DO WE DO?

We bring education and community leaders together to discuss education-related issues.We develop and deliver innovative, collaborative programs thatremove barriers to learning and provide targeted learning support for studentshelp students explore careers and develop work readiness skills40 programs launched since 1985. 2,436 volunteers in schools in 2013-14. Collaboration BOD incl. 4 School boards Directors of education3JA inspires youth to make better financial decisions, start up a business, chart a career path and express their innovative spirit

Adrienne Clarkson ESGrade 5 Business BasicsJunior Achievement

A gap exists in the curriculum for business skills and financial literacy. Volunteers help bridge the Gap.JA is the worlds 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 Canada243,000 students | 14,681 volunteersExperiential JA programs are offered free of chargePresent a pre-set program in class (French or English)Team of two volunteers; teacher supports volunteers2013-2014 Ottawa: 5,214 students; 198 classrooms; 62 schools

What if Canada developed Entrepreneurs like we do Hockey players?

JA Programs

One-day programsJA Business Basics (Gr 5) EntrepreneurshipJA Dollars with Sense (Gr 7) Financial LiteracyJA Economics for Success (Gr 8) Financial Literacy & Work Readiness JA Titan (Gr 9-12) Entrepreneurship & Financial LiteracyJA Be Entrepreneurial (9-12) JA BDC partnership15 week program (after school or in-class)JA Company (Gr 9-12) Start-up and run a business

JA Company (grades 9-12)

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 meeting10 Companies 2014-15 (vs. 4 last year)Entrepreneurship | Financial Literacy | Workforce Readiness

Anonymous donorJA Funders and Partners

9JA Company Celebration Event110 attendees 40 students Keynote: Mayor Jim WatsonCo-animateur: Mathieu Fleury, Counseiller Rideau-VanierWelcome: Brennan Loh, Shopify (JA Alumni)8 Testimonials: 4 Students, 4 Advisors4 Company Awards; 5 VP Awards and 16 Internal AwardsRecognition and recruitment

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. Ill be living with my mom if I dont manage my money right.JA Economics for Success students Grades 5 & 8What Junior Achievers say11For every $1 invested into JA programs; $45 is created in economic prosperityImproved graduation rates; direct and indirect job creationJunior Achievers are 50% more likely to open their own businessJunior 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 Canadas Value Creation, January 2011Study: Making an Impact

Measurable outcomesEnhance your leadership, presentation & facilitation skillsNetworking opportunities with other JA volunteersTeam-building opportunity to give back; buddy-upEarn Core Professional Education (CPE) credits towards professional designationsVolunteer 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)

Whats in it for you

Get involvedDecide to volunteerRegister online www.jaottawa.caVolunteer screeningReference checksTraining session - Support and materials are providedSign 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