JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21, 2011 – Junior Achievement South Africa announced on Monday the launch of its Environmental Entrepreneurs programme. The programme focuses on promoting an understanding of the challenges of climate change, and how changes in behaviour can mitigate these challenges. It aims to encourage responsibility and cooperation among the learners, as these characteristics are necessary to drive personal habits which can ensure environmental sustainability. The programme culminates in the launch of a recycling project, initiated by the learners, encouraging socially responsible businesses.

Here is just a little bit of feedback from South Africa's experience at the JA Africa Region Company of the Year competition in Accra, Ghana.

Both teams from Meadowlands, participating in the Investec Entrepreneurship Academy Programme here in South Africa, had a fantastic time!  It was the first time any of them had flown and they all thoroughly enjoyed the six hour flight.  It was also the first time any of them had stayed in a hotel, and the excitement was clearly visible when they first saw their rooms.  One of the learners was thrilled that Supersport was available as he could watch the soccer for as long as he liked.