Junior Enterprises Europe 2026-2027

forthcoming

Junior Enterprises Europe (JE Europe) applies for a multiannual framework partnership under the ESF+ Operating Grants to advance its mission of empowering young people through education, experiential learning, and youth-led entrepreneurship. Representing a network of over 34,000 students in 16 European countries, JE Europe provides hands-on, practice-based learning experiences that bridge the gap between academic education and the labour market. The organisation’s core activities directly support the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, particularly Principle 1 (Education, Training and Lifelong Learning), Principle 2 (Gender Equality) and Pillar 4 (Active Support to Employment). JE Europe promotes inclusive access to high-quality, non-formal education, equips students with essential skills for future employment, and fosters equal opportunities in leadership and innovation. Through advocacy, capacity-building, EU policy engagement, and cross-border cooperation, JE Europe aims to increase policy awareness, promote inclusive entrepreneurship, and ensure that young people are both beneficiaries and drivers of a more social Europe. With 98% of its activities aligned with the call’s objectives, this partnership will enable JE Europe to scale its educational impact and deepen its contribution to the realisation of the EPSR across the EU.