The society we live in is developing at rapid steps in terms of technology, innovation. The demands of society are beginning to be different than they were 10 years ago. I regret to note that financial education in society is not developing at the same rapid pace. People must also have economic-financial training to help them make decisions in their daily lives. In many countries, financial education also takes place in kindergartens, not to mention schools / high schools and university institutions.

16 years ago I stepped on the threshold of the College of Finance and Banking, currently the Center of Excellence in Economics and Finance, where I discovered my love for numbers and the desire to know everything about economy, accounting, finance. In the Republic of Moldova there are many possibilities for study, development, through various national / international projects which  gives you access to information, but for all this you need personal will. Each of us is responsible for educating / providing information that helps personal development in the economic and financial field. So take advantage of the opportunities that appear in school programs, in society, international programs that offer training / grants in the economic and financial field, including those promoted by Junior Achievement Moldova. Combining theoretical information with practice will help a rapid and correct development, what is not applied in practice, is forgotten. So: Knowledge must always be perfected, required and expanded, if not - it is wasted.

Bucuci Vera, Head of Reporting and Control, Felicia Pharmacy Network

Hello,

The world, society, especially the economic environment can be associated with bodies that are always developing and improving. Each of us is part of this environment, at the same time we are the engine that contributes and determines the vector of development. 11 years ago, I stepped for the first time on the threshold of the College of Finance and Banking, at the moment Center of Excellence. I decided to choose the economic field, initially because I was in love with numbers. During the learning process, with the help of specialists I started to love the field in which I decided to become a specialist.

A great contribution to the training of the specialist in me was brought by the “School Company” project, launched by “Junior Achievement”. The detail and reality with which certain situations in the management process of a company are presented is amazing. In this project I learned for the first time to work in a team, to comply with decisions made by the team leader, and at the same time to make decisions, being also a team leader. The exchange of experience with other teams involved in this project from other educational institutions, including from other countries, especially Romania, awakened in me the competitive spirit.

Thank you very much Junior Achievement Moldova for launching the project and introducing to the world of economics in a more detailed and realistic way. Congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the activity in the Republic of Moldova. I wish you success, do not stop existing projects, and also launch new projects in the Republic of Moldova.

Cocîrla Cristian, employed in the IM financial reporting department. “Purcari Winery” Ltd.

A.O. Junior Achievement Moldova is the organization that opened new opportunities for me and guided me in realizing my dreams.

In 2015, being a second year student at the Faculty of International Relations, Political and Administrative Sciences of Moldova State University I had the chance to do an internship within the organization.

During the internship I had the opportunity to know the specificity of the activity of public associations and together with my colleagues I contributed to the promotion of Junior Achievement Moldova by selecting materials, translation, writing articles and last but not least promoting JA Moldova programs among young people.

I gained a special experience in organizing events, namely the 20th anniversary of the founding of Junior Achievement Moldova. During that period, we also made new relationships with students from France who also benefited from an intershipe within JA Moldova.

The communication with the staff of JA Moldova gave me the opportunity to understand that dreams must be realized and it is never too late to start from the beginning, so once after the practicum I decided to realize my dream, namely to start my studies at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemiteanu" from the Republic of Moldova, Faculty of Dentistry.

At the moment I am in the 5th year and I am on the last hundred meters to defend my bachelor's thesis in dentistry and I do not regret that JA Moldova made my much desired career orientation.

I am very happy that Junior Achievement Moldova offers the opportunity not only to children from all over the country to study economic and entrepreneurial education, but also to young people to do internships for professional growth.

I wish great success to the team that promotes Junior Achievement Moldova, to the teachers who teach economic education and to the students who study this discipline.

Don't be afraid to make your dreams come true.

Melania Zorilă, 5th year student at Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry.

In 2004, when I stepped on the threshold of the Financial-Banking College ¨A. Diordiț㨠from Chisinau I discovered a new world that I immediately fell in love with: that of accounting and finance. I am grateful that I had the chance to participate in this wonderful project, where I learned, from an early age, the importance of economics both professionally and personally. Due to my economic studies and the level of training I had, I got my first job at BC¨Moldova-Agroindbank¨SA when I was just 20 years old.

   I would advise young students, who are still undecided which faculty to attend, to choose economy. This science is universal and necessary in all fields of activity throughout the world. Don't miss the chance to benefit from the economic education programs offered by countless organizations and of course by the largest organization oriented towards economic and entrepreneurial education, Junior Achievement, which is present in over 100 countries.

   From my own experience, I can say that economic studies in Moldova are recognized abroad, thanks to them I was able to work as an administrator of a Carrefour supermarket in Spain. Invest the energy, the thirst for knowledge in yourself and in your future, it is definitely the best investment you can make and it will pay off throughout your life.

   Economic studies not only help to get a good job, a secure future but also to form a logical, analytical and practical thinking for everyday life.

   I would like to thank the entire teaching staff of the college and especially the finance department for all the knowledge they have given us, for the advice and guidance provided. The personal and professional dedication of all teachers is the key to success in training future generations of free-thinking people.

Congratulations Junior Achievement Moldova on the occasion of the 25th anniversary!