Making young people resilient to changes in the Mauritian economy. This was the aim of a two-day workshop organized by Junior Achievement Mascareignes from June 8 to 9. Aimed at some thirty young people aged between 16 and 25 at the Ébène MITD, the event was in its first edition in Mauritius.
Sponsored by Rogers Capital and JA Mascareignes, the initiative aimed to provide young people with the knowledge they need to reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were exposed to factors such as the importance of becoming key players in the local economy, and how to better identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to enter the world of work. The program also gave them the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the world of work and entrepreneurship.
According to Laurence Forget-Ramah – Director of JA Mascareignes, to be resilient you need to have the right frame of mind: “After the pandemic, many people wanted to bounce back by setting up their own small business, but unfortunately for some they had no knowledge of management or finance. Through this workshop we wanted to give our young participants an insight, put them in real-life conditions and instill in them the skills to resolve difficult financial situations.”
Building on the success of this first experience, JA Mascareignes is already working on organizing other workshops around the same theme to reach as many young people as possible and familiarize them with financial management.
About JA Mascareignes
Junior Achievement (JA) Mascareignes firmly believes in empowering young people and women for a better future. With the expertise of JA’s international network reaching over 10 million young people annually, the training provided prepares participants for a career while being aware of the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and to prosper financially.
