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Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
Young Azoreans win I9.Azores Entrepreneurship Mission in Barcelona
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Young Azoreans win I9.Azores Entrepreneurship Mission in Barcelona
October 22, 2025 Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
October 15, 2025 InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
September 8, 2025 Young Azoreans win I9.Azores Entrepreneurship Mission in Barcelona
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Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
Nota de Imprensa
October 22, 2025
Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
Over 750 Azorean children and young people have enrolled in the 2025/2026 edition of the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders, announced the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, on Tuesday at the Graciosa Island Cultural Centre in Santa Cruz. This non-formal education programme aims to promote entrepreneurship among school-age children and young people, an initiative organised by the Regional Directorate for Youth. At the opening of the 5th edition, the government official confirmed that those enrolled include students from all levels of education, including vocational education, from more than 40 institutions, such as schools, private social solidarity institutions and the Ponta Delgada Correctional Facility. The number of participants may further increase, due to the launch of the university edition of this programme and its extension to young inmates at Angra do Heroísmo Correctional Facility, whose implementation protocol is expected to be signed shortly, she added. "The Entrepreneurial Academy is a programme focused on the belief that new generations will be able to make things happen, rather than waiting for things to happen," stated Maria João Carreiro. She pointed out that "the personal and social circumstances of each young person are not and cannot be an inevitability, but rather an opportunity for transformation, growth and integration," she defended. During the school year, participants in the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders develop a skills training programme for entrepreneurship tailored to their level of education and aligned with the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.  The activities developed include initiatives such as "Entrepreneur for a Day," "Christmas Markets," and the "Local Ideas Competition"; the latter awards the winning teams a place at I9.Açores – Young Academy of Innovative Ideas. “The journey of this Academy shows us that each participant carries an idea, a dream and a desire to do something new. This is what entrepreneurship seeks to awaken: the confidence that it is possible to create your own path, even in the face of uncertainty,” she praised. In this regard, Maria João Carreiro voiced her confidence in "another successful edition that will inspire, challenge and instil confidence in participants." She pointed out that this programme was created to encourage children and young people to take the lead, provide practical tools and develop essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, project management and innovation. "Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business: it is about having the attitude, creativity and courage to do things differently, make an impact and contribute to a better society," she stressed. The opening session of the 2025/2026 edition of the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders was attended by António Reis, Mayor of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Adolfo Vasconcelos, Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, and Eládio Braga, Regional Director for Youth (DRJ). The session, which began with two musical performances by Afonso Albuquerque and Íris Olaio, Artistic Education students at Graciosa Secondary School, also featured a talk, moderated by DRJ, with former participants of the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders, Rita Gil, Íris Olaio and Luana Veiga. The Entrepreneurial Academy programme, which involves an annual investment of about €150,000 by the Region, includes two sub-programmes. The Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders covers all levels of education, from elementary to secondary school, including vocational education, IPSS (Private Social Solidarity Institutions) and higher education, with a university edition. The programme is tailored to each level of education and aligned with the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. The Entrepreneurial Academy – Boost Your Potential is aimed at young inmates at the Ponta Delgada and Angra do Heroísmo Correctional Facilities.
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InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
Nota de Imprensa
October 15, 2025
InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
More than 50 association leaders and representatives of regional youth associations will gather at InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 at the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, Faial Island. This annual initiative, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, provides an opportunity for dialogue and reflection among young people on the challenges and opportunities for youth associations. "Leadership and Sustainability of Associations" will be the theme for this year's edition. InterAj 2025 kicks off on Friday, October 24, with the opening session chaired by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment. It will be followed by the panel discussion “Associations: the challenges of leadership and the drive for success,” moderated by Mariana Marques, Director General of the YUPI Association. Participants in this panel include Eládio Braga, Regional Director for Youth; Ricardo Sousa, President of the Board of Directors of Synergia Portugal Cooperative; Maria Marques, Trainer and Consultant in Project Management and Financial Management; and António Gomes, Director of Check-in Association and President of Compacting Cooperative. On the second day of InterAj, association leaders and representatives of regional youth associations will participate in workshops on "Administrative and Financial Management in Youth Associations," "Leadership Strategies and Development of Youth Associations," and "Innovation in Youth Associations." The programme also includes sessions for the presentation of funding programmes and the working session "Participation and Collaboration in Youth Associations," featuring Gustavo Briz, educator and trainer specialising in national and international public and youth participation, as well as the presentation of the conclusions of this regional meeting.  InterAj is an annual event aimed at supporting and promoting dialogue with Azoreanromo youth through their representative associations. It plays an increasingly important role in fostering the exchange of experiences and training regional youth association leaders. 
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