Devbridge Foundation, together with Lietuvos Junior Achievement (LJA), continues its national initiative, launched in the 2025/2026 academic year, aimed at encouraging Lithuanian schools to systematically integrate financial literacy and entrepreneurship education from the primary grades onwards, while using the experience of pilot schools to expand the model of a dedicated entrepreneurship class across Lithuania.
Selected pilot schools are given the opportunity to prepare for delivering financial literacy and entrepreneurship education, with training for two primary school teachers and all necessary teaching materials fully funded. Teachers take part in accredited LJA training, gain access to digital learning resources, and receive the practical preparation needed to implement the programs in the classroom.
Initiative Goals
Develop essential life skills from an early age: help children understand the value of money, decision-making, planning, and responsibility.
Link theory with practice: turn everyday subjects like math, language, and science into real-life learning experiences that strengthen critical thinking and creativity.
Equip teachers with innovative tools: provide structured, age-appropriate materials and methodologies for effective financial and entrepreneurial education.
Foster a culture of entrepreneurship: encourage curiosity, confidence, and initiative among young learners to see themselves as creators, not just consumers.
Expected Outcomes
Early understanding of financial principles — saving, value creation, and responsible consumption.
Improved problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills among primary students.
Empowered teachers with access to a tested and replicable education model.
Scalable framework for introducing financial and entrepreneurship education across all Lithuanian schools.
Why It Matters to Devbridge Foundation
For Devbridge Foundation, this initiative represents a long-term investment in Lithuania’s future — nurturing an innovative and ambitious generation that will build a strong, knowledge-driven economy. By expanding access to innovative learning and promoting entrepreneurship through partnerships, the Foundation helps Lithuanians create meaningful, visible impact both in Lithuania and beyond.
About Lithuanian Junior Achievement (LJA)
Lithuanian Junior Achievement is a non-profit educational organization with over 30 years of experience empowering students from grades 1–12. LJA provides programs in economics, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, helping young people gain real-world skills through experiential learning, collaboration with teachers, businesses, and public institutions.
LJA’s financial literacy and entrepreneurship education programs for primary school students are accredited, aligned with Lithuania’s national curriculum, and have already been tested by more than 2,000 primary school teachers across Lithuania
Devbridge Foundation and Lithuanian Junior Achievement launch