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Barclays is working with charity Junior Achievement Worldwide to help young people in 14 countries improve their opportunities for employment.

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Junior Achievement Worldwide

Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organisation dedicated to educating young people about workplace readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

The charity works closely with the business community, educators and volunteers, forming partnerships to inspire young people to reach their potential through programmes and first-hand experience.

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Eco Eagles, a team of teen entrepreneurs from Swaziland, has won the Junior Achievement Company of the Year Competition.

Swaziland team wins Barclays-sponsored Africa student business competition

27 Oct 2011, 16:22 BST

Eco Eagles, a team of teen entrepreneurs from Swaziland (pictured), has won the Company of the Year Competition, organised by youth charity Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide and sponsored by Barclays.

Barclays sponsors pan-Africa student business competition

18 Oct 2011, 06:30 BST

Barclays sponsors the second annual Company of the Year Competition, organised by youth charity Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide.

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In 2009, Barclays launched a three-year, £1.5m partnership with Junior Achievement Worldwide (JA), a charity dedicated to educating students about workplace readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

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From mentoring sessions in the workplace to entrepreneurship camps and awards events, Barclays and Junior Achievement Worldwide have launched a range of initiatives to help students plan for their future careers with confidence.