PARTNERSHIP BRIEF
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How we turn
students into
entrepreneurs.
Empowering Young
People to Own their
Economic Success
INJAZ UAE
A Member of Junior
Achievement Worldwide
Work readiness. Entrepreneurship. Financial literacy.
About Junior Achievement Worldwide
School/University student learning how to build his work-readiness
skills as part of INJAZ UAE’s Job Shadow Day program – Abu-Dhabi
2013
Work readiness. Entrepreneurship. Financial literacy.
About Junior Achievement:
Junior Achievement Worldwide (JAW) is a non profit business education organization – a partnership
between the business community, educators and volunteers – working together to empower young people
to own their economic success.
Serving schools and universities, it is dedicated to giving youth the knowledge and skills they need to plan
their professional future and make smart academic and economic choices. JAW’s programs focus on work
readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy — to ignite the spark in young people to learn and
experience the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
JAW is known as INJAZ Al-Arab in MENA and as INJAZ-UAE in the United Arab Emirates. Each country office
forges local partnerships and works to offer programs that respond to local educational and economic needs,
while representing the worldwide tried and tested model.
Profile
USA
Students:
4,230,036
Volunteers:
187,207
Classes
183,171
Reg. Members:
132
AMERICAs
Students:
1,190,782
Volunteers:
51,466
Classes:
39,167
Reg. Members:
32
EUROPE
Students:
3,049,278
Volunteers:
130,008
Classes
133,177
Reg. Members:
37
MENA
Students:
289,473
Volunteers:
7454
Classes
6811
Reg. Members:
14
AFRICA
Students:
200,355
Volunteers:
2665
Classes:
5631
Reg. Members:
18
ASIA/PACIFIC
Students:
1,117628
Volunteers:
24,015
Classes
29,307
Reg. Members:
23
www.jaworldwide.org
Mission
Empowering young people to own
their economic success
Purpose
Inspire and prepare young people
to succeed in a global economy
Reach
World’s largest and fastest growing nonprofit business education organization. 121
offices. 10.1 million students annually
Model
Connects corporate volunteers to youth to
train them in work readiness,
entrepreneurship and financial literacy
Partners
Local and multi-national companies
Individual and corporate volunteers
Educators
Target Group
11-24 year-old students for MENA
How JAW Works:
With the help and support from educators, it works to link corporate volunteers to students at
schools and universities to train them on work readiness, entrepreneurial, and financial literacy
skills. Programs are delivered free of charge to students due to its corporate support model, making
JAW the fastest growing non-profit business education organization in the world.
INJAZ volunteers
inspire students to
learn business
skills to succeed in
their professional
future!
Educators involve
their students
with INJAZ UAE
to benefit from
JA Programs and
corporate
mentors
Private Sector
corporations invest in
the development and
growth of INJAZ-UAE
by funding its
programs and
providing volunteers
Engagement Cycle
1. Awareness
Get to know INJAZ UAE, its
programs, activities and
opportunities for students
8. Reporting - Planning
INJAZ sends reports,
shares plans, dates for
the next cycle ahead
2. Establish Contact
Institutions identify a focal point
to help INJAZ team coordinate
and schedule activities.
Coordinators meet with INJAZ
team for an orientation
7. Recognition
Success stories, media
references, appreciation
events, celebrations, awards
3. Confirmation
Faculty and/or student
activities coordinator
choose programs,
dates, and identify
students.
6. Closing
INJAZ team conducts
evaluations, certificates,
verifies attendance, data,
shares feedback, etc.
4. Campus Awareness
5. Start activities:
Encourage students, support
INJAZ team and volunteers,
share success stories, give
feedback
Help and support faculty that have
signed up for INJAZ programs and
raise awareness amongst students
on opportunities
About INJAZ - UAE
Student practicing her win-win negotiation skills as part of the JA Success
Skills program – Dubai 2012
Work readiness. Entrepreneurship. Financial literacy.
The Job Market Situation:
“..the educational sector is unable
to keep up with the pace of
development and demand for
skills.” The World Bank
“… soft skills like communication,
teamwork, analytical skills and
innovative thinking were found to be
most important to Arab business
leaders who rated them at 90% or
above. Only 37% of Gulf CEOs are
satisfied with the quantity of skilled
students.” 2009 PWC Survey
“.. an increasingly large number of youth
will require educational opportunities that
do not yet exist in either quantitative or
qualitative terms.” The World Bank
“Only 54% of Arab CEOs
expressed satisfaction with
their education systems to
produce students with
adequate skills.” 2009 PWC
Survey
“Part of the
frustrations of job
seekers is a mismatch
between labor market
requirements and
national labor supply.”
Mckinsey & Company
“The GCC countries have a
unique demographic mix
with more than 40 per cent
of its population younger
than 15 years.” McKinsey &
Company
About INJAZ UAE:
INJAZ UAE is a member of Junior Achievement
Worldwide. It started piloting programs in 2005
in partnership with the Ministry of Education,
then expanded to include the Higher Colleges of
Technology in 2007. To date, it added five more
universities and works with over 30 schools.
Key Achievements and Reach in UAE:
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23,433 Emirati youth reached since 2005
43 schools in Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, al-Ain
17 School/University level campuses
15 plus business partners
60 participating companies
100 plus media and press appearances
11 JA programs offered
INJAZ UAE’s image is positive, inspirational, and
appealing to both businesses and educators.
We represent youth and their future careers.
INJAZ – UAE Goals:
 Increase the skills of Emirati youth and their
participation in the economy
 Encourage Emirati youth to take initiative
and become entrepreneurs
 Enable Emirati youth to plan their career
through volunteer mentoring activities
 Link Emirati youth with successful role
models from the private sector
 Give UAE corporations an opportunity to
shape their future workforce
School/University student team proudly manning their sales
booth at the Annual Company Program Competition – AbuDhabi 2012
Other Important Facts:
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80% of youth reached are UAE nationals
64% of youth reached are females
35% of youth reached are at universities
15% of youth reached in 2012/13 are from
the Northern Emirates and al-Ain
 7 Cities served
Steady Growth:
INJAZ UAE’s growth is credited to educators effort and trust in the impact of our programs as well as
the active role of our business partners who provide corporate volunteers and financial support.
Student Numbers Year on Year
9000
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7000
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1000
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05-06
06-07
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08-09
09-10
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Importance of Corporate Volunteers
Corporate volunteers bring real work knowledge and skills that are relevant to youth’s
education and professional future. Volunteers sign up by attending a 30 minute orientation
first, and depending on their program selection, are then required to attend a training to ensure
a successful and engaging experience . INJAZ UAE provides the training, materials, and
guidance to its volunteers.
INJAZ UAE’s Board Level Partners
2012-2013 Business Partners:
2012-2013 Student Team Champions:
2012-2013 In-Kind Partners:
INJAZ UAE Programs
INJAZ UAE
Programs
Middle
School
High School
Work Readiness
Entrepreneurship
Financial Literacy
Community Citizenship* Entrepreneurship Masterclass
It’s My Business (new)
JA Career Success
JA Job Shadow Day*
Innovation Day Camp
(I-Camp)*
Be Entrepreneurial
JA More Than Money
Personal Economics
Piloting in 2014/2015
Innovation Day Camp*
College &
School/Uni
versity
Steer Your Career (new)
JA Job Shadow Day*
JA Company Program &
Competition
Internships
Start-Up Program (new)
Piloting in 2014/2015
* One day volunteer activities
How programs are delivered:
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All programs are developed by Junior Achievement Worldwide and follow its model of volunteer
based participation and corporate engagement. Programs are piloted, then localized to reflect
the country’s economic activities, culture and language where necessary
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Program impact is measured through Junior Achievement evaluation templates and Pre-Post
tests that measure learning outcomes and impact for extended programs
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JAW evaluation tools that are used: An attitudinal assessment, a pre and post evaluation for
students completing extended programs, and a volunteer/teacher survey
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Detailed program briefs are available upon request
Learning and Development Pipeline
Program Impact – Attitudinal Survey Results
92% reported that the things they learned with INJAZ UAE
will help them get a good job in the future
87% reported that the things they learned will help them
be successful in life
88% of participants said they have confidence they could
compete successfully in a business environment
84% reported that INJAZ UAE taught them how to manage
their money
83% of participants said that participating in INJAZ UAE
helped prepare them for the world of work
60% of Company Program participants said that they’re
more likely to consider starting a business in the future
Program Evaluation Results for 2012/2013:
100%
Innovation Day Camp (I-Camps)
90%
After participating in I-Camps, 50% of
students enrolled in other programs within
the same year:
80%
70%
Excellent
Very good
Weak
 52% went for a Job Shadow Day visit
60%
50%
40%
30%
 16% participated in the Company
program, which resulted in 19 student
teams from 7 cities competing at the
Annual Company Program Competition
20%
10%
0%
 32% went for other Work Readiness
Programs
After the Company Program Most Improved Skills
Teamwork
Creative thinking
Understanding my skills and abilities
Working in a group
Decision Making
Brainstorming
Problem Solving
Conducting research
Critical thinking
55%
50%
47%
36%
27%
25%
18%
9%
7%
After the Job Shadow Day
(a 4.5 hour corporate visit)
Improvement and understanding of 22%
the skills needed for different jobs
Can define their talents / abilities 12%
Overall Knowledge Gain 11%
More likely to consider a private 88%
sector job
Parent Testimonial:
“All educational, government and private institutions ought to adopt and support
INJAZ-UAE in everything they need; and I urge them to do so immediately. This is
because of the program’s ability to nurture our daughters’ abilities and
personalities. My daughter’s ideas have changed a lot after her experience with
INJAZ. She was shy and through INJAZ, that shyness and hesitation disappeared.
Her self-confidence increased and she started taking the initiative and expressing
her ideas, as if a challenge spirit was instilled in her. INJAZ shared the responsibility
of raising my daughter in a very professional way, which made a big positive
difference in her current and future life insha’Allah.
INJAZ ought to organize meetings, focus groups with parents, students and
volunteers who experienced the program as well as school administrators for its
effect on students. INJAZ’s school reach is not enough compared to the overall
number of students and schools in the country. It is a project that invests in people
– an unparalleled opportunity. It deserves full support. As much as I would like to
thank them, it will never be enough.”
Mrs. Souad Ali Obaid
Mother of student Minwa Abdool
Dubai - 2011
How Can INJAZ UAE Support Educators
Middle grade students learning the importance of creativity as part of the
Entrepreneurship Masterclass program - Dubai 2006
Work readiness. Entrepreneurship. Financial literacy.
Supporting Educators Achieve their Goals
Why INJAZ UAE in the Classroom?
INJAZ UAE’s unique model provides the training
programs, materials and the support necessary to
bolster the chances for students’ future
economic and career success.
In partnership with colleges and universities, we
help arrange for business volunteers and local
business leaders to visit classrooms for a
workshop, a few sessions, or throughout the
semester, depending on the chosen program(s).
Volunteers share their experience with students,
transferring sound economic and work readiness
principles, which can reinforce your class
curricula. This helps open students’ minds to
their potential and prepares them for the
workplace.
Student from UAEU about to test their marketing skills
at the Annual Company Program Competition
Why this is important:
 Youth in the UAE lack the skills needed for
securing the right jobs in the private sector, let
alone considering self-employment and starting
a business as a future career option. This
requires educators and business partnerships to
come together in bridging the gap
 Youth may not be developing the right mindset
due to the lack of exposure of the private sector
and its requirements. Learned practical skills and
business knowledge raises youth’s awareness
and improves their readiness for the job market
 Most professional training programs address
post graduates, which may be too late in creating
the transferrable skills and attitudes needed to
succeed in the workplace
Mr. Anas Bukhash, a young entrepreneur addressing youth as
part of the Steer Your Career Program.
Roles of Participating Parties
Dubai Women's College students getting ready to start their first Job
Shadow Day experience - 2013
Work readiness. Entrepreneurship. Financial literacy.
Role of Participating Parties:
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• Provide JA Programs and materials
• Provide volunteers and access to companies
• Match volunteers to
college/School/University
• Provide support, information and tools
• Support educators and address inquiries
• Collect evaluations and report
• Communicate updates, notices, dates, etc.
• Schedule meetings and follow-up calls
• Take attendance and M&E
• Issue certificates and organize events
• Highlight success stories
• Secure internship opportunities
Engage students in programs and opportunities
Help raise awareness amongst faculty / students
Share academic schedules and calendars
Support faculty and students enrolled in INJAZ UAE
Provide workshop and/or classroom venues
Support out of campus program activities
Support INJAZ UAE team and provide feedback
Encourage corporate volunteers
Help coordinate activities with INJAZ UAE
Shortlisted for JA Educator of the Year Award
Attend appreciation events
COLLEGES
UNIVERSITIES
INJAZ UAE
VOLUNTEERS
INJAZ UAE
Business
Partners
Attend orientation and training
Role models, mentors
Experienced resource
Facilitator of the learning experience
Source of motivation and enthusiasm
Deliver programs, track progress
Share success stories
Identify star students
Host Job Shadow Day visits
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Provide guidance and strategic input
Fund programs and activities
Provide corporate volunteers
Support injaz team and volunteers
Host Job Shadow Day visits
Provide internship opportunities
Provide job opportunities
Return on Investment
Benefits to Students:
 Impact: Pre & post tests and evaluation of our
programs consistently show impact on students
knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes
Benefits to Companies and Volunteers:
 CSR opportunity: Gives local and multi-national
companies the opportunity to be directly involved
in well aligned CSR activities
 Professional training: INJAZ UAE helps enhance  Team engagement: Corporate volunteers have the
student’s job opportunities and competitiveness
opportunity to give back by sharing their
as a result of improving their knowledge and skills
knowledge, experience with youth - thus bridging
the gap with the professional world. Volunteers
 Better trained workforce: Supporting INJAZ UAE is
also gain skills as they engage with their mentees
an investment in your future employees,
customers, and business leaders
Benefits to Country and Economy:
 Job market: Partners supporting INJAZ UAE will
have an impact on youth communities - creating
the professional and entrepreneurial spirit we
aspire to have in our future workforce
 Emiratisation: INJAZ UAE programs support job
diversification strategies through impactful,
experiential programs and training – with business
role models and private sector involvement
 Economic impact: Reaching out to youth today to
learn skills while they’re still in schools and
universities has long term economic impact
ZU student team interviewed as part of the panel discussion
with the Company Program Judges - 2012
What’s next?
We kindly invite all educators that see the value
and benefit of INJAZ UAE programs to contact us to
confirm the selected programs for your group of
students and to schedule an orientation with the
designated INJAZ team members. This year, we’re
offering college and School/University level
students the following programs:
 Innovation Day Camp – this is the starting point
all students. It’s a great way to introduce INJAZ UAE
model of learning and interaction with the
volunteers. It also allows faculty members to filter
students to the next set of programs, which are:
 JA Company Program
 Steer Your Career Program
 JA Job Shadow Day
Star students from either tracks will be selected for
internship and/or linked to start-up opportunities.
Mr. Anas Bukhash, a young entrepreneur addressing youth as
part of the Steer Your Career Program.
Conclusion:
Help us make an investment in youth today
to secure a better economic future for all.
Thank you for taking the time to review this
packet. We welcome the opportunity to
discuss any details and are ready to address
any inquiries.
For more details, please contact:
Mr. Hassan Al-Zidi
Operations Manager
INJAZ UAE
+971 50 600 8773
hassan@injazuae.org
HCT student team at the Annual Company Program Competition held
in partnership with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development