My history with Junior Achievement began in 2011, when I was in the 8th grade at the "Ion Creangă" Theoretical High School in Chisinau. Then for the first time I heard about JA Moldova and about the economics lessons. It was an interesting opportunity for me, specially since I was thinking to continue my university studies in the economic field. In the next year I have participated at the program”School Minifim” and together with a group of colleagues, guided by professor Ala Birladeanu, I learned how to run a business. ,,Zippy JA” was a mini firm (or mini company) that produced and sold accessories from recyclable and reusable materials. It was a great experience from which I learned a lot and I had also developed some personal skills. This program was a step towards "School Company". Here was born the idea of vibrating braces - an accessory that helps to maintain the correct position of the back. With this innovation I participated at the Diamond Challenge Moldova, an entrepreneurial competition for young high school students.
My experience with Junior Achievement Moldova helped me to understand that I want to continue my studies in the economic and business domain and afterwards to be able to manage my own business. At the moment I'm studying Business Economics & IT at the University of Southern Denmark.
Virginia Grama, entrepreneur
