Ignite the Future.
The Spark Programme.
An experiential learning initiative empowering Maltese secondary school students to create, manage, and run real businesses — building skills that last a lifetime.
What is The Spark Programme?
The JA Malta Spark Programme is an experiential learning initiative designed for secondary school students to gain first-hand experience of entrepreneurship by creating, managing, and running a small business over the course of an academic year.
The programme provides a structured yet flexible framework that allows schools to adapt delivery to their context while ensuring all students receive meaningful entrepreneurial experience.
Programme Aims
Encourage creativity, initiative, and responsible decision-making
Introduce students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business operations
Develop key life, employability, and transferable skills
What Students Gain
The programme supports personal growth while helping students gain a clearer understanding of the world of work and enterprise.
Problem-Solving
Enhance problem-solving and resilience by navigating challenges and learning from mistakes
Financial Literacy
Improve financial literacy by managing budgets, tracking costs, and understanding profit
Confidence
Build confidence and self-efficacy by taking ownership of real roles and responsibilities
Creativity
Develop entrepreneurial skills such as creativity, opportunity recognition, and innovation
Teamwork
Strengthen teamwork and communication skills through collaboration
Applied Learning
Apply learning in a practical context, supporting deeper understanding and engagement
These competencies are in line with EntreComp Europe, co-funded by the COSME programme of the European Union.
Three Simple Steps
Getting started with The Spark Programme is easy.
Register Your School
Fill in the registration form and a JA Malta team member will reach out to confirm your participation.
Get Trained
Teachers receive comprehensive training and resources to confidently deliver the programme in their school.
Deliver the Programme
Guide your students through the full entrepreneurial experience — from idea to business — over the academic year.
How Your School Benefits
The Spark Programme offers schools the opportunity to deliver impactful learning with full support from JA Malta.
Ready-Made Programme
A complete experiential learning programme aligned with employability and life skills
Student Engagement
Enhance student engagement through hands-on, student-centred learning
Flexible Delivery
Adapt programme delivery to your school’s unique context and schedule
Positive Culture
Promote a school culture focused on initiative, responsibility, and collaboration
Competitions
Showcase student achievement through school-level competitions and national finals
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage with external stakeholders and highlight innovation within your student community
Everyone Wins
For Schools
Ready-made, structured programme
Community & stakeholder engagement
For Teachers
Full training & resources provided
Flexible delivery options
For Students
Real entrepreneurial experience
Financial literacy & business skills
What Educators Say
“Our students were buzzing with energy throughout the year. The hands-on experience was unlike anything we could replicate in a textbook.”
Mr. David Camilleri
Head of Business Studies, St. Benedict College
“The support from JA Malta was exceptional. The training was practical, and the resources made delivery seamless.”
Ms. Sarah Grech
Teacher, Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary
“The JA Malta programme transformed how our students think about business and their own potential. They gained real confidence.”
Ms. Maria Vella
Programme Coordinator, St. Clare College