MESSAGE FROM CEO
As we step into a new year, January is a time for renewed energy and fresh beginnings at JA Malta. Building on the momentum of an impactful 2025, we’re excited to continue empowering young people across Malta through innovative programmes, meaningful collaborations, and opportunities that nurture entrepreneurial thinking.
The year ahead brings new projects, partnerships, and learning experiences designed to equip young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We’re grateful for your continued support, which makes this work possible.
Thank you for being part of the JA Malta journey. We look forward to achieving even more together in 2026.
Warm regards,
Matthew Caruana
CEO
JA MALTA STORIES
Economics for Success at Junior College
On 4th February, we were at Junior College delivering our Economics for Success programme 💡
Students explored real-world economics, financial decision-making, and the practical skills they’ll need to navigate life beyond the classroom. Because at JA Malta, we believe learning works best when you do it.
👉 Want to give your students real-world skills? Bring Economics for Success to your school.
Skills Set Series Welcomes 200+ Students
On 5 February, we were back at the Radisson for another edition of our Skills Set Series 💡
Over 200 students took part in hands-on sessions focused on real-world skills, decision-making, and workplace readiness — learning by doing, exactly as it should be.
We were proud to welcome students from:
St. Dorothy’s Senior School (Żebbuġ), Saint Albert the Great College, Our Lady Immaculate School, St Michael School, St Aloysius College (Secondary School), St Francis School (Msida–San Ġwann), St Joseph Senior School (Sliema), and The Archbishop’s Minor Seminary.
A sincere thank you to Deloitte, Farsons Group, and AMSM – Alf. Mizzi & Sons Marketing Group for the goodies provided to students 🙌
This event was organised in collaboration with the Secretariat for Catholic Education and Deloitte.
👉 Want to run our programmes with your school? Get in touch with us.
Leaders for a Day: Students Step Into the World of Leadership
On 12 and 13 February, students had the opportunity to step into the real world of leadership, shadowing professionals and gaining first-hand insight into what leadership looks like in practice.
A sincere thank you to all the leaders who dedicated their time across both days to mentor, inspire, and guide our students.
At JA Malta, we believe in learning by doing and Leaders for a Day is where that journey begins.
🚀 JA Malta Start-Up Programme Launch and Bootcamp
On 21 February, we officially launched the JA Malta Start-Up Programme at EY Malta, welcoming a new cohort of young entrepreneurs ready to begin their journey of turning ideas into action through learning by doing.
A sincere thank you to our partners for their continued support in making this programme possible. We also extend our appreciation to Mark Bajada for delivering the opening address, and to our speakers who presented this year’s Start-Up Programme awards and shared insights on the opportunities ahead.
The learning journey continued with our Start-Up Programme Bootcamp, held on 27 and 28 February, bringing together participants for two impactful days of practical learning and insight.
On Friday, we welcomed Marion Bugeja from the Malta Digital Innovation Authority and Rebecca Gera from misco, who led engaging sessions on prototyping and market research, helping participants test their ideas and better understand their target audiences.
On Saturday, the day began with an inspiring discussion led by Elenya Spiteri from MedyMind, last year’s programme winner, who shared reflections from her JA journey. This was followed by a session from our CEO, Matthew Caruana, on the Business Model Canvas, guiding participants in strengthening the foundations of their startups.
Participants also heard from Luca Bondin from Digital Brain, who explored the role of AI in business innovation, and Frank Zammit, who delivered valuable insights on branding and positioning.
From the programme launch to the bootcamp weekend, it has been an inspiring start to this year’s Start-Up Programme, filled with practical tools, real-world expertise, and learning by doing in action. 
With thanks to our partners: HSBC Malta Foundation, Jobsplus, EY Malta, Tech.mt, Bolt, Malta Business Registry (MBR), and Camilleri Preziosi Advocates.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Company Programme - Marketplace 2026 is here!
Join us on 14th March 2026 at the entrance of Valletta, where 180+ students from 30+ Company Programme teams will showcase real products, real ideas, and real businesses built through learning by doing.
Come meet Malta’s next generation of entrepreneurs, support youth innovation, and experience their journey first-hand.
Smart Money Talks – Global Money Week 2026
As part of Global Money Week 2026, JA Malta, in collaboration with the HSBC Malta Foundation, will be hosting the 2nd Economics of Life Hackathon on 18 March 2026 at St Clare’s College, Pembroke.
This half-day event brings students together to tackle real-life money challenges through creativity and collaboration. Teams will develop a practical and engaging “Money Talk Kit”, designed to help teenagers navigate everyday financial decisions with confidence.
The hackathon reflects JA Malta’s commitment to strengthening financial literacy through hands-on, experiential learning — encouraging young people to think critically, work collaboratively, and propose solutions that make a difference.
With exciting prizes to be won, the event promises to be both competitive and impactful.
For more information and registration details, visit:
http://jamalta.org/…/Global-Money-Week-Hackathon
Learning by doing, Starts here.