JA Malta Foundation

Series of Money Management Sessions at Caritas
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Malta)
* This event is restricted to Caritas staff only, and is not open to members of the general public *
JA Malta will be delivering a series of money management sessions to staff at Caritas, as part of the #3000FinCap campaign.
Delivery dates:
April: 12th, 19th, 26th [each session will be delivered from 12:00 – 13:00]

SUP - EY Concept Validation Competition
2023-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Invite Only
* This event is restricted to current Start-up Programme students only, and is not open to members of the general public *
More information to be made available closer to the date.

JA Leaders for a Day
2023-04-27 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Invite Only
* This event is restricted to current Company Programme students only, and is not open to members of the general public *
More details to be made available closer to the date.

Monthly Money Management Session - Monday 8th May 2023
2023-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Malta) | Registration Required
Join us for a free Money Management session on 8th May, at our premises in Sliema.
Learn how to take control of your finances, and make your money work for you, by recognising your relationship with money.

This session is open to the general public, however attendance is subject to registration:
https://forms.office.com/e/5d7uAYK40C

JA Malta Semi-finals 2023
2023-05-13 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Invite Only
* This event is for current Company Programme students only, and is not open to members of the general public *
More details to be made available closer to the date.

Finals and Awards Night 2023
2023-05-20 17:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Campus, University of Malta, Msida, Malta

JA Malta Finals & Awards Night
2023-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Invite Only
* This event is restricted to current Company Programme students only, and is not open to members of the general public *

Free Personal Money Management Session - 29th May 2023
2023-05-29 | Registration Required
Join us at our JA Malta premises, on the 29th May, at either 09:30 – 11:30 OR 17:00 – 19:00, for our upcoming Personal Money Management session, free of charge for the public to attend.
The session will be led by JA Malta’s money management expert, Petra Ellul Mercer.
The topics to be covered include:

Decision making – The brain science behind decision making
Designing a Savings Plan – Tips on how to budget
Risk & Rewards – Tapping into investments
Current Financial Landscape

If you think you might benefit from this session, please sign up using this link.

Gen-E 2023 - Europe's Largest Entrepreneurship Event
2023-07-11 - 2023-07-14 | Invite Only
Our Company of the Year and StartUp of the Year winners will compete at a European level in Istanbul at Gen-E 2023, Europe’s largest entrepreneurship event.

To learn more about Gen-E, visit: gen-e.eu
Istanbul, Turkey – 11th-14th July 2023

I Choose - Career Fair 2023
2023-07-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-22 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Malta) | Excelsior Hotel, Floriana, Malta
We invite you to join us at the I Choose career fair at the Excelsior Hotel in Floriana, where we will be available at our stand on Friday 21st July, from 16:00 – 20:00, and Saturday 22nd July, from 09:00 – 13:00.
Learn about Entrepreneurship as an alternative to traditional employment, and take the first step on your Entrepreneurial journey – all Year 11 students are welcome!
You can find us at stall 20, as indicated on the floor plan below:

Celebrate JA Malta's 35th Anniversary with us!
2023-09-01 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Malta) | Invite Only
Join us for the opportunity to look back on 35 years of success, and meet the bright young leaders of tomorrow. Our 35th Anniversary event at SA/MI/ZU, Pieta, will pay homage to our illustrious past, and pass the torch of progress on to the next generation.
Instrumental in this celebration is our Alumni community, which we wish to officially incorporate into our operations, by launching our JA Malta Alumni Community at this event, to ensure the strengthened continuity of our JA mission.
In recognition of young peoples’ struggle to find meaningful employment, we will also be launching our new youth-centric podcast, the JA Malta Youth Podcast, season one focussing on Work Readiness, and funded by Agenzija Zghazagh’s VOPS scheme.
Work Readiness is one of our key pillars, so it is fitting that we use this event to amplify our core message and further our cause, inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy.
We hope that you will be able to join us, for what is sure to be an evening to remember – here’s to another 35 years!
***Please note that attendance is subject to invitation.***

Erasmus event
2023-09-18 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Malta)
Intercultural exchange between Norwegian, Swedish, and Maltese students, as part of Erasmus+, taking place at Junior College, on Monday 18th September, from 09:30 – 15:00.
This event is co-funded by the European Union.

*This event is not open to the public*

Think Tank and Alumni drinks
2023-11-07 17:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Malta)
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, 7th November, from 17:30-20:30, at Storeroom, Ta’ Xbiex, for our first-ever Think Tank, followed by drinks.
Drop in any time to be part of an engaging, topical conversation, centred on the Budget.
See you there!

** This event is open to the public — feel free to attend! **

Improv(-isation) for entrepreneurs and business professionals
2023-11-23 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Malta) | The Leadership Hub, Tigne Point, 3, Clock Tower, Sliema, TP01, Malta
Discover the dynamic world of improvisation and its profound impact on entrepreneurial and professional success in our engaging and interactive introductory workshop conducted by Joelle Merheb*.

Designed specifically for entrepreneurs and business professionals seeking to unlock their creative potential, this workshop offers an insightful introduction to the art of improvisation and explores its relevance to the entrepreneurial journey.

During this 1.5-hour workshop, participants will embark on a captivating exploration of improvisation techniques and principles. Through a series of interactive exercises and real-life examples, attendees will gain practical insights into how improvisation can fuel innovation, enhance adaptability, and foster effective communication in the ever-changing business landscape.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained valuable insights into the significance of improvisation in the business realm and will be equipped with a foundational understanding of how to harness its power to drive personal and professional growth.

Join us for an inspiring journey that will unlock your entrepreneurial brilliance through the art of improvisation.

Limited slots! Reserve now!

Participation fee:
€25
€20 – JA Malta alumni

https://form.jotform.com/232896732283365

Enquiries: isle.camps@gmail.com

The workshop is open to entrepreneurs and business professionals of all experience levels, from aspiring founders to seasoned business owners, and no prior knowledge of improvisation is required.

*Joelle Merheb is a leadership transformational coach, a people development expert, a theatre improvisation trainer and director and a psychometric analyst. Using improvisation techniques, Joelle has developed a unique approach to training, developing and coaching entrepreneurs, teams and leaders. Joelle’s approach is based on creating meaningful connections with her audience and learning through fun activities, and her delivery is engaging. Are you ready to get one step closer to unlocking your potential?

** Attendance subject to registration — see link above **

Think Tank and Alumni drinks - 19th December 2023
2023-12-19 17:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Malta)
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, 19th December, from 17:30-20:30, at Storeroom, Ta’ Xbiex, for our 2nd Think Tank, followed by drinks.
Drop in any time to be part of an engaging, topical conversation.
See you there!

** This event is open to the public — feel free to attend! **

Leaders for a Day
2024-02-13 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Malta)
Interested in joining the world of work, but don’t know where to start?
Join us on the 13th February for Leaders for a Day, your opportunity to shadow an industry professional for the day!
Register below, and we will match you up with an expert in your desired field.
https://forms.office.com/e/zKMbkEc0h0
If you are a professional, and would like to mentor a student for the day, sign up here.

Company Programme Exhibition at The Point
2024-02-24 10:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Malta)
Teams participating in the Company Programme will be exhibiting their products at The Point, on Saturday 24th February, from 10:00 till 19:00, and on Sunday 24th February, from 11:00 till 18:00.
We invite you to stop by, ask questions, and purchase their products!

Think Tank and Alumni drinks – 27th February 2024
2024-02-27 17:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Malta)
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, 27th February, from 17:30-20:30, at Storeroom, Ta’ Xbiex, for our 3rd Think Tank, followed by drinks.
Drop in any time to be part of an engaging, topical conversation.
See you there!

** This event is open to the public — feel free to attend! **

Junior College - Global Money Week 2024
2024-03-18 08:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Malta)
JA Malta team members will be at Junior College on Monday 18th March, from 08:30 until 13:30, to kick off Global Money Week 2024, supported by the HSBC Malta Foundation.
Feel free to approach us with any money related questions, so we can de-stigmatise the topic of money and work together to boost Financial Literacy!
We will also be touring campus to get students’ perspectives on money, which will feature in a vox pop.

Financial Literacy Podcast - Global Money Week 2024
2024-03-20
Keep tuned for a special episode of our podcast on Wednesday 20th March, centred on Financial Literacy, as part of Global Money Week 2024, supported by HSBC Malta Foundation.

JA Malta - StartUp Programme Launch 2024
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Malta)
Launch event for StartUp programme participants.
Meet new friends, team-up, and take the first step on your StartUp journey.

** This event is not open to the general public, and is subject to invitation only **

Financial Literacy stand at Company Programme Marketplace - Global Money Week 2024
2024-03-23 08:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Malta)
Join us on Saturday 23rd March, for the Company Programme Marketplace.
Feel free to approach us at our Financial Literacy stand, as part of Global Money Week 2024, supported by HSBC Malta Foundation

JA Marketplace – Company Programme Fair
2024-03-23 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Malta)
Join us on the 23rd March, from 10:00 – 15:00, outside Parliament in Valletta, for this year’s annual Marketplace event!
Witness the culmination of our students’ work over the course of the Company Programme, as they showcase their products and services at the Company Programme Fair, at the JA Malta Marketplace.
Learn more about our flagship programme, the Company Programme (formerly our namesake, Young Enterprise) here.
** This event is open to the general public, feel free to attend! **

StartUp Programme 2024 - Business Prep Session
2024-03-25 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Malta)
Opportunity for StartUp Programme participants to brush up on their business knowledge, ahead of the Startup Boot Camp.
This session is recommended for all participants, even business students, just in case your course hasn’t touched on some points yet, which may come up later during our programme.

** This event is for StartUp Programme participants only, and is not open to the general public **

StartUp Boot Camp 2024
2024-04-01 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Malta)
Five-day StartUp Boot Camp for StartUp Programme participants, running from 1st April to 5th April 2024.
Develop your start-up idea, learn essential business planning skills, and practice under expert guidance.
The Boot Camp’s last day features a Mentor Round-robin, which opens up the opportunity to speak to many business people from diverse backgrounds, who will be there to impart valuable insights and advice.

IMPORTANT DATES:
LAUNCH – 20th March 2024 18:00 – 20:30
BUSINESS PREP – 25th March 2024 – 09:00-12:30

DAY 1 – 1st April 2024 – 09:00 – 16:00
DAY 2 – 2nd April 2024 – 09:00 – 16:00
DAY 3 – 3rd April 2024 – 09:00 – 16:00
DAY 4 – 4th April 2024 – 09:00 – 16:00
DAY 5 – 5th April 2024 – 13:00 – 18:00

*** Please note that the last day of StartUp Boot Camp, 5th April, takes place at a different time – 13:00 – 18:00 ***

COMPETITION DATES:
Market Appraisal Competition – 20th April 2024 – 09:00 – 15:30
Semi-finals – 4th May 2024 – 09:00 – 15:30
Finals – 11th May – 18:00 – 22:00

** These events are NOT open to the general public, and are intended for StartUp participants ONLY **

StartUp Programme - Market Appraisal Competition 2024
2024-04-20 09:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Malta)
This event is the culmination of the StartUp Programme – remember your training!
Compete to present the best investor-ready business idea at the Market Appraisal Competition.

*** Each team is given a particular time they need to be there – no need to be there all day. Participants are kindly reminded to show up on time, since we will be running on a tight schedule – a single delay could end up holding everyone up ***
** This event is restricted to StartUp Programme participants only, and is not open to members of the general public **

JA Malta Semi-finals 2024
2024-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
Please note that each team will be given a certain time slot, so no need to be there for the whole day.

* This event is for current Company Programme and StartUp Programme students only, and is not open to members of the general public *

Finals and Awards Night 2024
2024-05-11 17:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Malta)
Join us on 11th May, at 17:30, at Ser Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, for our Finals Night.
Company Programme and StartUp Programme students get to present their business idea for the last time, and are awarded in recognition of their hard work and innovation over the course of their respective programmes.
Winning teams proceed to GEN-E 2024, the largest entrepreneurship festival in the world, taking place in Italy later this year.
* This is an invite-only event *

JA Malta Alumni Workshop: Registering and Growing Your Business
2024-09-11 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Malta) | The Leadership Hub, Tigne Point, 3, Clock Tower, Sliema, TP01, Malta
Do you want to take your business to the next level? ….

JA Malta Alumni is collaborating with the Malta Business Registry to bring to you an informative workshop on how you can register your business, the effective ways on how to make your business successful and much more.

So join us on the 11th September at the JA Malta Offices to discover all of this!

—> Apply now : https://forms.gle/fLhoNeUNMiZCVobe9

Special thanks to Agenzija Zghazagh for their support.

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