Here are some of the feedback we received from our learners over the years:

• “I never thought business would be something so enjoyable because I thought of it only as a means to make money. Junior Achievement SA made me realise that I have the potential to make money while still enjoying myself.”
  Zanele Mathebula, Grade 10 learner from PJ Simelane High School, on an Investec sponsored programme.
  
  
  
• “We, the members of Simply Nappies, would like to thank MTN for sponsoring Junior Achievement South Africa to deliver the MEP to us. We learnt a lot and are very grateful. Thank you and please keep up with the good work you are doing.”
  Out-of-school learners from the Katlehong Resource Centre.
  
  
  
• “I have been changed into a big dreamer and it is all thanks to Junior Achievement SA.”
  Katlego Maboko, Grade 11 learner from Sunward Park High School, on a JP Morgan funded programme.
  
  
  
• “Thank you for giving us this opportunity to explore the world of work and unfold our abilities within a working environment. For some of us, it has been tough and at times unbearable, hence we do science subjects but the Mini Enterprise Programme has proved to be worth it. We have broadened our knowledge on business matters and developed undying skills of management. Thank you for being a stepping stone to our individual success.”
  Charlotte Ngobeni, Grade 11 learner from Barnato Park High School, on a Vantage Capital sponsored programme.
  
  
  
• “I worked as a Financial Manager and I enjoyed every moment of it. I have learnt a lot of things but what I noticed is that a company that ‘fails to plan, plans to fail’. I enjoyed working hand in hand with other managers.”
  Mxolisi Mchunu, Grade 12 learner from PT Xulu High School on a YDN sponsored programme.
  
  
  
• “The exposure to business was very enriching and eye opening which also got me thinking of starting my own business. I also made friends and learnt more about people and myself which was an added bonus. Thanks to you Junior Achievement SA and GrafTech for this great experience.”
  Karabo Utloa, Grade 10 learner from General Smuts High School.
  
  
  
• “My experience with Pin-it changed me from a person who didn’t like business to one who does. This allowed me to rely on other people, work with them and of course work with money too. I now understand what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.”
  Benji Plaatjies, Grade 11 learner from Dr Malan Hoerskool, on a GrafTech sponsored programme.
  
  
  
• “Junior Achievement SA has been an exciting experience for me as an individual. It has unlocked a whole new world for me, changed how I see things on a day-to-day basis. I have acquired so much and now know the basic principles of a business. It brought out a new person in me.”
  Alleta Mohoje, Grade 11 learner from Harmony High School on The Coca–Cola Africa Foundation sponsored programme.
  
  
  
• “We have been in this programme for some few weeks, but for me and my colleagues the information and
  experience we have absorbed is so much that the MEP could easily be a year course.”
  Mercy Mokwala, Grade 11 learner from Mafoufale Secondary School on an Anglo American Chairman’s Fund sponsored programme.
  
  
  
• “Before attending the programme I was under the impression that being a manager was easy. I was proven wrong because I had to work very hard and gained a variety of skills such as problem solving.”
  Padma Rambaran, Grade 10 learner from Ganges Secondary School, on an Engen sponsored programme.
  
  
  
• “Some of the concepts that were useful to learn included how to start a business with all the different positions that apply in a company. We also learnt about concepts such as business planning, production plans, marketing as well as financial plans… thank you DataPro.”
  Mashwabane Sivuyile, Grade 10 learner from Newell High School.
  
  
  
• “On behalf of the members of our company, I would like to thank Truworths for investing in us. Thanks to you our company was a success and made substantial profit and paid out 150% in dividends.”
  Aisha  Williams, Grade 11 learner from Kensington High School.