FedEx Express has enjoyed over a decade of collaboration with JA Europe, engaging with entrepreneurial education programs to share expertise on global trade and put the notion of access front of mind among young entrepreneurs.
“Our sponsorship of the JA Company of the Year program aims to empower students to source or transport their products or services across borders and, ultimately, build enterprises that can deliver on international ambitions,” Helena Jansson, SVP Finance, FedEx International.
FedEx has long been an advocate for global entrepreneurship. As a global transportation company founded over 45 years ago by an American entrepreneur, we recognize the value of fuelling and promoting entrepreneurship among young people. Through our long-standing relationship with JA Europe we are able to support and promote the development of entrepreneurial skills as something integrated in or completed alongside academic schooling.
The FedEx Access Award is a signature award presented at the JA Europe Company of the Year Competition. The award was designed to put the principles of global connectivity at the forefront of young people’s minds – to inspire tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and leaders with the scale of what is possible.
“With this award we are aiming to recognize the companies that best demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities made possible through global trade. If the experience of putting their company forward for the Access Award gives students the confidence to take their ideas forward in the future, I’m confident we’ll see more entrepreneurial ventures come to life. We’ll see more businesses emerging in Europe that are connected across markets and capable of delivering more positive impact globally,” said Helena Jansson, SVP Finance, FedEx International.
The FedEx Access Award aims to promote the benefits of global connectivity and inspire international ambitions among tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.