How To Win By Building Canada’s Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs - with CEO Cheryll Watson And Her Team At Junior Achievement Northern Alberta
Description
In this conversation, Cheryll Watson, CEO of Junior Achievement Northern Alberta, discusses her journey as a community builder and leader.
She highlights the importance of entrepreneurship and financial literacy in addressing the decline of entrepreneurship in Canada.
Cheryll shares insights into the strategies and operations of Junior Achievement, emphasizing the role of mentorship and the impact of their programs on youth.
She also discusses the significance of team dynamics, employee engagement, and measuring success through KPIs and Net Promoter Scores, ultimately expressing her passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.
Key Takeaways
- Cheryll Watson is a community builder and CEO of Junior Achievement Northern Alberta
- Entrepreneurship is declining in Canada which emphasizes a need for programs like Junior Achievement
- Junior Achievement focuses on financial literacy, entrepreneurship education, and work readiness
- Mentorship is a critical component of Junior Achievement's programming
- The Alberta Business Hall of Fame connects young entrepreneurs with established leaders
- Cheryll emphasizes the importance of team dynamics and employee engagement
- Junior Achievement delivers 42,000 learning experiences annually
- Net Promoter Score is one metric used to measure satisfaction among teachers and volunteers.
- Cheryll finds fulfillment in her role, stating it's the best job she's ever had
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