AmCham Slovakia

Since 1992, the non-profit organization Junior Achievement Slovakia has had over 499,475 graduates of its educational programs. In the 2023/2024 school year, 44,475 students, 1,061 teachers, and 955 schools in Slovakia participated in practical or experiential education, with over 600 professionals from various fields involved. All of this was made possible thanks to supporters from among individuals and legal entities.

Successful Graduates Who Contribute to Positive Change in Slovakia

Positive examples of graduates from JA Slovakia's educational programs include Martin Chren, Mayor of Ružinov; Livia Pastoreková, CEO of Lipa Coaching & Consulting; Michal Meško, co-founder and director of the Martinus bookstore; and Peter Pašek, director of the consulting and outsourcing company Accace in Slovakia.

How Exactly Will Your 2% Help Young People in Education?

The received share of income tax will be used by the organization to develop its educational programs. It prepares young pupils for their future professions through the Entrepreneurship through Play program. The Skills for Success program develops employability skills and encourages young people to create their own ideas. It increases the financial literacy of pupils through the More than Money and Me and Money programs, which are designed in line with the National Standard of Financial Literacy. Through the Digital Competencies for Teachers program, primary school teachers' digital literacy and competencies are enhanced, enabling them to use modern technologies more effectively in their teaching. In the Applied Economics program, students experience their first real business in a student company. Additionally, the organization offers preventive solutions for youth employment, accredited teacher training, and schools have the opportunity to implement practical educational programs with interactive and experiential materials.

How Can You Participate in Practical Education in Slovakia?

Public and partner support in the field of education is crucial for the non-profit organization. You can also support our educational programs for pupils through tax donations, either as an individual or a company. If an individual or employee has volunteered for a non-profit organization (of any kind) for at least 40 hours in the calendar year 2023, they can donate up to 3% of their paid tax share. Thanks to your 2% or 3%, young people in Slovakia will gain practical skills, especially in economic thinking, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and digital skills.

All necessary information on how individuals and companies can support educational programs for pupils by donating 2% (or 3%) of their tax by April 30, 2025, is available here: https://www.jaslovensko.sk/dve-percenta/