The ‘social economy’ There are employs over 2 million 11 million social economy enterprises in people in the EU, accounting Europe, representing 10% of for 6% of total employment. all EU businesses. Building stronger communities Schools are among the best places for the general good of society. integration: it is often where young people make their 昀椀rst contacts outside the family. Our Priority Understanding how communities work is central in JA’s programmes. offer young people a chance to learn For instance, in the Social Innovation Relay, practically how communities work, to be students come up with a business linked to their 昀椀nancially con昀椀dent and realise that they have local communities and aimed at contributing to a role to play in society. 30 JA EUROPE / Annual Report 2016