About Jonk Entrepreneuren
Who are we?
Founded in 2005, Jonk Entrepreneuren Luxembourg (JEL) is a non-profit organisation with the mission to inspire and prepare young people to innovate, create, take initiative and act responsibly. Its goal is to encourage creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset, while introducing students to professional life through hands-on programmes offered at every stage of Luxembourg’s education system.
Using a strong “learning by doing” approach, students develop entrepreneurial thinking alongside essential life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and confidence. JEL also promotes responsible and sustainable entrepreneurship, helping young people understand the social, environmental and economic impact of their ideas.
Supported by a wide network of teachers, volunteers and business partners, JEL connects classrooms with the business world, giving students practical experience and the mindset to thrive in an ever-changing society. JEL is part of the global Junior Achievement network, benefiting from the expertise and reach of one of the world’s leading organisations dedicated to entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy education.
Jonk Entrepreneuren Luxembourg operates under the High Patronage of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
This distinction reflects recognition of, and support for, our mission to empower young people through entrepreneurship education and experiential learning. His Royal Highness’s High Patronage represents a strong endorsement of our commitment to fostering initiative, responsibility and innovation among young people in Luxembourg and across Europe.
Our values
Attitude
- Increase self-confidence among young people by empowering them to use their potential.
- Motivate young people to take initiative, create, innovate, and take responsibility.
- To develop a dynamic and positive approach to work.
Interaction
- Promote teamwork and a sense of responsibility among young people.
- To promote cooperation between the school and business worlds.
- To stimulate international cooperation.
Entrepreneurial spirit
- Developing entrepreneurial skills among young people.
- Integrate business ethics and social responsibility into the programmes.
- Focus all activities around Learning by Doing.
International networks
JA Worlwide / JA Europe
Jonk Entrepreneuren Luxembourg asbl is the Luxembourg branch of the Junior Achievement (JA) network, which is the world’s largest non-profit organisation offering entrepreneurial education programmes. Currently, JA is active in 122 countries, including 40 European countries. Each year, JA programmes reach more than 10 million students worldwide and more than 3 million young people in Europe.
PEN Worldwide
The association is also a member of the international organisation EUROPEN-PEN International, which manages the network of Practice Enterprise (PEs). At the international level, it supports more than 7,500 PE in schools, universities and other institutions, such as Adem, in more than 40 countries with the aim of developing employability.