Fostering entrepreneurship with Citi Support from partners such as the Citi Foundation has allowed JA programmes to grow and increase their impact each year. Last year alone, over 300,000 students across Europe participated in the JA Company Programme, a 14% increase over the previous year. In the 2015-2016 school year, the Citi Foundation helped bring practical entrepreneurial experiences to 18 European countries and reached over 42,000 students, with the mentorship of more than 170 Citi volunteers. ‘‘The Citi Foundation reported in its recent research that European cities perform relatively poorly in comparison to their global counterparts in terms of enterprise education, making programmes like the JA Company Programme essential to prepare young people for the world of work. JA is a key community partner under the Citi Foundation’s Pathway to Progress initiative, a global effort to catalyse economic opportunities for young people,’’ rachael Barber, Head of Community Development EMEA, Citi. 19