The Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) is a unique programme which has an alumni of 26,500 children who have created entrepreneurial businesses in their classrooms in Ireland.
REAL BUSINESS
Eleven and twelve year old children on JEP create REAL businesses and make real sales. They invest in their businesses and reap the profits.
26,000 ENTREPRENEURS
Since 2010, over 26,000 children have created their own classroom businesses with JEP – all over the island of Ireland and more recently in London, England.
INSPIRING CONFIDENCE
A JEP 2015 survey indicated that teachers saw improved confidence, team building, communications and independence in children who participated.
Baskets in Ballyconnell
Clara Kiernan, of Greaghrahan National School, Co. Cavan talks about her their classroom business, Hanging Baskets
The Bayside Boothers
Sean Hughes, of Bayside National School, Verbena Ave, Dublin 13, talks about their photographic business, Bayside Photo Booth
Macroom’s GAA Player Cards
Rian Coughlan of St. Colman’s Boys National School, Macroom, Co. Cork explains their business – GAA player collector cards.
Flashbooks in Carlow
Eva McCutcheon of Killeshin National School, Carlow talks about their business which produced Informarks and Flashbooks.
Cleaning up in Clane
Emma Halpin of Hewetson School in Clane, Co. Kildare talks about their project, Suds & Snacks.
Booterstown Blackboards
Grace McFadyen of St. Andrews College Junior School, Booterstown, Dublin talks about their business, Go Chalk.
Bellurgan Bonker Balls
Ben McGorrian of Kilkerley Mixed National School, Dundalk, tells the story of ‘Bonker Balls’
Tea & Scones in Bellaghy
Charlotte Dowie of Bellaghy Controlled Primary School, Magaherafelt, talks about their business – a Victorian tea room
