JA Russia’s Press conference on December 11th 2002 at Moscow House of Photography highlighted youth entrepreneurship and professional competence acquired by young Russians through JA programs, and JA Russia’s new Project «Information Technology for Young Entrepreneurs» - supported by United States Agency for International Development and Microsoft Representation in Russia and NIS.
The speakers at the Press-conference: Mrs. Lisa Vershbow, an American designer and creator of contemporary jewelry, who participated as part of the American Embassy team wife of the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Alexander Vershbow, Dr. Kent Hill, Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia United States Agency for International Development, Anastasiya Shkinina, Project Manager, Microsoft Representation in Russia and NIS, Dr. Nina Kuznetsova, Executive Director, Junior Achievement Russia spoke about JA history and the importance of JA for Russia, and the expansion of JA programs throughout Russia within the years of its activity. Today 17 educational programs in business and economics are facilitated through JA Russia’s regional network of 32 centres in 80 regions of the Russian Federation.
JA Russia’s New Project «Information Technology for Young Entrepreneurs was introduced at the Press-Conference. The pilot run - websites designed by JA Russia’s students involved in the “Student Company” Component of “Applied Economics” Program at are available at
www.ja-russia.ru (click Trade Fair)
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