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For Immediate Release
July 9, 2025
Junior Achievement PEI receives Scotiabank gift to help build financial literacy skills among Island youth
Charlottetown, PEI – Junior Achievement Prince Edward Island (JA PEI) is proud to announce a generous gift of $75,000 from Scotiabank to promote a shared commitment to building financial literacy skills and economic resiliency among Island youth.
Scotiabank’s support is provided through its ScotiaRISE community investment initiative, which aims to help individuals and communities thrive. Scotiabank employees selected JA PEI to receive this ScotiaRISE donation, supporting efforts to build economic resilience by helping people adapt to change, overcome barriers, and fully participate in the economy.
JA PEI expressed gratitude to the team at Scotiabank for this record-high one-time donation. JA PEI will use this donation to expand the reach of their programs, providing youth with the essential skills they need to define personal success, prepare for the workforce, ensure strong money management, and pursue their dreams. It is the aim of JA PEI to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
“It is an honor to be recognized by Scotiabank employees for this donation,” said JA PEI President & CEO, Sheryl MacAulay. “We always enjoy working with the team at Scotiabank. They are dedicated JA volunteers who use their expertise to help deliver our programs. We are excited to continue to work with them in this new capacity and are grateful for their continued support.”
“Through ScotiaRISE, we recognize the importance of education and training in helping open doors to a brighter future,” said Stephen Van Wart, District Vice President, East New Brunswick and PEI, Scotiabank. “Through ScotiaRISE and with the support of Scotiabank employees across Atlantic Canada, our partnership with Junior Achievement PEI is helping equip individuals with the financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial skills they need to reach their full potential.”
To learn more about JA PEI and how you can donate, visit japei.org.
To learn more about ScotiaRISE, visit https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/responsibility-impact/scotiarise.html
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Photo Details: Pictured (left to right): Chelsea Neill - Branch Manager, Scotiabank; Sheryl MacAulay - President & CEO, JA PEI; Stephen Van Wart - District Vice President, Scotiabank
About JA Prince Edward Island
Junior Achievement Prince Edward Island (JA PEI) helps Island youth build transferable skills in the areas of work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. JA PEI collaborates with educators, volunteers, and organizations across the Island to deliver nearly 7000 hands-on and immersive learning experiences to students in grades 3-12. JA PEI’s mission is to inspire and prepare students to succeed in a global economy.
About ScotiaRISE
ScotiaRISE is Scotiabank's $500 million community investment initiative designed to help people in three focus areas: improving high school and post-secondary participation, removing career barriers, and supporting newcomer economic inclusion. ScotiaRISE also invests in programs that address reclamation of Indigenous language and culture as well as urgent and basic needs, such as improving access to basic supports like food and water, shelter and medical care. Since its launch in 2021, ScotiaRISE has invested over $150 million and partnered with over 300 organizations worldwide to provide the tools people need to reach their full potential.
For Further Information Contact:
Sheryl MacAulay, President & CEO | W: 902.892.6066 | C: 902.940.6802 | smacaulay@japei.org
Junior Achievement Prince Edward Island (JA PEI) is proud to announce the launch of its Alumni Excellence Award, commemorating 40 years of fostering entrepreneurship and business leadership across the Island. This award recognizes outstanding JA PEI alums and represents a milestone in JA's commitment to fostering business leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.
The successful candidate will embody the following values:
- Embraces the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
- Serves as an inspiring role model for future entrepreneurs and Island youth
- Ability to overcome challenges, commitment to continuous learning, potential for future growth, and positive influence on PEI’s Business Landscape
- Approaches work with passion, honesty, integrity, and excellence
- Committed to the betterment of PEI and the communities they serve
Anyone, including oneself, can submit a nomination for the JA Alumni Excellence Award. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM via the nomination form. The successful recipient will be selected by the JA PEI Board of Directors and honoured at the JA PEI Business Hall of Fame Gala on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
