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Young Entrepreneurs Sri Lanka (YESL) Member Nation / Franchise holder of the Junior Achievement International (JAI) - the worlds largest and fastest growing Business and Economic Education programme spread over 112 counties, involving millions of children will Honour its Young Entrepreneurs at a grand ceremony to be held at the BMICH on Monday 13th October 2003 where Hon. Ravi Karunanayake Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will be the Chief Guest.

The Most Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs involved in the popular Company Programme where children set up their own companies, appoint a Board of Directors - comprising of a President, Finance, Marketing, Production and Human Resource Directors decide on products, raise capital, operate Bank Accounts and run a true to life business, declare dividends and even liquidate the Company after one year. They learn to work as a team build confidence, using English as a common language to integrate with the Global Economy. Awards and certificates will be presented to the Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs in the following categories:

* Most Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of the year 2003 among a the schools companies (Girl/Boy).

* Most Outstanding President of the Schools companies.

* Most Outstanding Company Directors Finance/Marketing/Production/Human Resources.

* Best Business Plan.

* Best Product.

* Best Annual Report.

* The Most Outstanding School Principal supporting the Programme.

* The Most Outstanding School Teacher supporting the Programme.

* Runners up Awards for the above.

* Certificate of Merit.

JAI/YESL mission is to provide Young Sri Lankans with practical Economic and Business Education Programmes and help them to be Entrepreneurs and be world force ready and understand:

* The importance of market-driven economies;

* The role of business in a global economy;

* The commitment of business to environmental and social issues;

* The commitment of business to operate in an ethical manner;

* The relevance of education in the workplace; and;

* The impact of economics on their future.

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