Leadership in Action, Globally and Locally

At JCI, our programmes are built to empower young leaders where it matters most—on the ground and on the global stage. From leadership development to community-driven initiatives and international advocacy, every project is designed to turn ambition into meaningful change.

Areas of Opportunity

JCI’s Areas of Opportunity empower young people to lead, innovate, and make an impact. Through dynamic programs and global networks, members grow as entrepreneurs, changemakers, and community leaders.

Business & Entrepreneurship

At JCI, we empower young leaders to innovate, grow, and succeed in the dynamic world of business and entrepreneurship. We provide opportunities for members to develop critical skills, expand their professional networks, and gain exposure to global markets.

    Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) Competition​

    The Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) program is an international competition created from the ground up by JCI to encourage, honor and celebrate exceptional young entrepreneurs and the role of innovation in their entrepreneurial climb to global success.

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    CYE Accelerator Program

    The JCI Accelerator Program is an intensive two-week program designed for CYE winners at Area Conferences and the World Congress. Developed in collaboration with SDSN Youth, it offers one-on-one mentorship with industry experts and covers four key modules: Refining Solutions, Business Modeling, Meeting Customer Needs, and Finances and Literacy, ensuring transformative growth.

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    JCI in Business

    The JCI in Business (JIB) Program is a global initiative designed to empower entrepreneurial JCI members by providing a structured platform to expand their businesses through networking, innovation, and collaboration. Tailored for business owners, professionals, and startups, the program leverages JCI’s vast international network to foster connections, facilitate growth, and drive sustainable impact.

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International Cooperation

JCI’s global events—like the 4 Area Conferences and the World Congress—offer members dynamic training, workshops, and networking that foster leadership and cross-border collaboration. These gatherings inspire idea exchange, celebrate innovation, and build lasting partnerships.

Ten Outstanding Young Person (TOYP)

The JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) program honors exceptional individuals under 40 across ten diverse categories, including cultural achievement, humanitarian leadership, and scientific innovation. By celebrating these outstanding leaders, TOYP recognizes their extraordinary impact and inspires global collaboration, culminating each year in our Award Ceremony at the World Congress.

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Individual Development

JCI offers diverse opportunities for growth through training, masterclasses, workshops, and online courses. These experiences help members build confidence, sharpen essential skills, and gain insights that strengthen their leadership and empower them to create lasting, positive impact.

JCI Global Leadership Masterclass

A series of digital courses organized into different four packages including Global Entrepreneur, Global Networker, Global Communicator and Global Changemaker, each aligned with one of JCI's Four Areas of Opportunities.

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Community Impact

JCI equips members with tools and resources to lead impactful projects that address community needs, inspire innovation, and improve lives. By tackling key societal challenges, members gain the skills to create sustainable solutions and drive meaningful change both locally and globally.

JCI Rise

JCI RISE gather extraordinary experts, members, and young leaders from all over the world to RISE TOGETHER to develop skills, exchange ideas, best practices, and inspiration to light the way for other leaders and entrepreneurs to lift up economies, societies and individuals. This initiative encourage members to develop projects related to the three pillars of RISE:

  • Sustaining and rebuilding economies
  • Motivating the workforce
  • Preserving mental health and well-being
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What We Do

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What We Do