23 Richard BRANSON FOUNDER Virgin Group JA'S NETWORK Jyrki KATAINEN Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness VICE-PRESIDENT European Commission Supporting entrepreneurship education is very important for the European Commission, because we know that entrepreneurial skills support young peoples employability, innovative capacity, resilience and adaptability. It is all the more important in the era of increasing globalization. What is more, entrepreneurial skills also play a wider role in supporting active citizenship and social inclusion. JA is a wonderful model, which through providing a project- based, highly engaging, and relevant education, is helping students find their passions, grow their purpose, and realise their dreams.