Free Junior Entrepreneur Programme launched for schools nationwide

Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs call on primary schools to sign up to their Junior Entrepreneur Programme

Maria Moynihan

21 September 2016

Free Junior Entrepreneur Programme launched for schools nationwide

Liam Deegan, a pupil at Greaghrahan National School, Co Cavan, pictured with work in progress on their hanging baskets - the result of a project undertaken by their class in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, supported by Cavan by ATA Group and its CEO Peter Cosgrave. Pic. Jerry Kennelly

Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs are calling on primary schools nationwide to participate in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, which gives children aged 10 to 12 a real insight into the business world. The free 12- to 16-week programme is led by Jerry Kennelly and supported by entrepreneurs including Anne Heraty (CPL), Niall Norton (Openet), Frank Salmon (CMS Distribution) and Michael Dawson (One4All) among others. A full programme kit is provided to schools free of charge, which includes the JEP teacher’s guide, posters and classroom displays. Apply at www.juniorentrepreneur.ie