JA Company Program
A hands-on, experiential entrepreneurship program where high school students organize, capitalize, and operate an actual business within their school year, learning all aspects of running a company.
About This Program
Students experience the real-world challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship by creating and managing their own student-run company. From developing a business idea to selling products or services, students learn teamwork, financial management, and business operations.
Program Impact
500+
Student Companies
85%
Post-Secondary Enrollment
30
Partner Schools
Curriculum
Company Formation
Students form teams, elect officers, and establish a company structure.
Product Development
Brainstorming, prototyping, and refining a product or service offering.
Capitalization
Raising startup capital through shares and managing company finances.
Operations
Running the business, tracking sales, and managing day-to-day activities.
Liquidation
Winding down the company, distributing dividends, and reflecting on the experience.
What People Say
“JA Company Program gave me the confidence to start my own business after SHS. I learned more in one year than I ever thought possible.”
Kofi Asante
Alumnus, Serwaa Kesse Girls
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students need startup capital?
Yes, students raise capital by selling shares to classmates, teachers, and family. The amount is typically small and symbolic.
Can any SHS participate?
Yes, any senior high school can partner with JA Ghana to run the JA Company Program.
Key Outcomes
Program Details
Target Group
Ages 15-18
Duration
Full academic year
Focus Area
Entrepreneurship
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