Reflecting on the Foundation of My Journey: Junior Achievement in Haiti

As I approach my first year in Canada, I reflect on the journey that brought me here, particularly the formative experiences that shaped my path.

One of the most impactful was participating in the Junior Achievement (JA) program during my last two high school years at The Haitian Project Louverture Cleary School in Haiti.

In 1998, our school was one of the few selected in Port-au-Prince—and across Haiti at large—to participate in this incredible program, thanks to the support of FOKAL.

The JA program laid the foundation for my understanding of business, instilling in me a spirit of hard work and a business mindset that has guided me through every step of my career.

It wasn't just about learning the basics of entrepreneurship but about adopting a mindset that values perseverance, innovation, and the courage to take on challenges.

This experience was transformative, and I believe programs like Junior Achievement are crucial for our younger generation. They offer students the tools and inspiration they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

As I continue to navigate my new chapter here in Canada, I carry the lessons I learned through JA—lessons that I'm eager to share and build upon in this new environment.

To my fellow newcomers and professionals, let's leverage our experiences and networks to create opportunities, not just for ourselves but for those who will come after us.

And to the educators and leaders out there, let's work together to ensure that programs like Junior Achievement reach more students and empower them to realize their full potential.

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