JA Prince Edward Island

About Us

JA Prince Edward Island (JA PEI) has been empowering Island youth for over 40 years, equipping them with the skills and confidence to succeed in a global economy. Through hands-on classroom learning and dynamic extracurricular programs, JA PEI delivers over 6,000 free educational experiences yearly. Its programs are built around three core pillars: entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy, all designed to help students think critically, act boldly, and develop real-world skills that open doors to future opportunities.

Driven by its national vision to inspire young people to build thriving communities, JA PEI champions experiential learning and principled, market-based education that fuels sustainable growth. The organization believes in youth's boundless potential, celebrates diversity, fosters collaboration, and upholds integrity and excellence, guiding everything it does. Through this commitment, JA PEI continues to shape innovative leaders who strengthen their communities and help drive the Island’s economic success.