Já pensaste em fazer parte de alguma das Júnior Empresas? Uma Júnior Empresa é uma organização sem fins lucrativos, constituída por estudantes universitários, que proporciona serviços profissionais reais a clientes (empresas e instituições) no mercado do trabalho.
Another primary goal is to promote learning and cultivate members' skills by applying their knowledge in an academic context, bringing them closer to the business world.
JE Portugal represents and collaborates with Junior Enterprises in Portugal, fostering support and partnerships through events that create synergies among different Junior Enterprises. By promoting an enterprising spirit and encouraging critical thinking, Junior Enterprises are ensured continuous evolution.
Additionally, JE Portugal recognizes the presence of Junior Initiatives in the country. The concept of a Junior Initiative differs from that of a Junior Enterprise; the former involves an in-development project to become a Junior Enterprise, while the latter refers to an organization already federated by JE. As a result, a Junior Initiative shares the same concept and main objectives as a Junior Enterprise. At ISCAP you'll find the first P.Porto Junior Enterprise: Juniscap Business Solutions.
Como estão estruturadas as júnior empresas?
There is no set structure to create a Junior Enterprise. However, each one needs to include three Social Organs (Direction, General Assembly Table, and Fiscal Council).
In brief, the Direction is primarily responsible for operational and strategic management, as well as making important decisions regarding the entire Junior Enterprise. The General Assembly Table has a more bureaucratic but still vital role, focusing on scheduling general assemblies when necessary to discuss crucial topics for everyone. Lastly, the Fiscal Council is tasked with overseeing the management process and ensuring the execution of the Junior Enterprise objectives.
In brief, the Direction is primarily responsible for operational and strategic management, as well as making important decisions regarding the entire Junior Enterprise. The General Assembly Table has a more bureaucratic but still vital role, focusing on scheduling general assemblies when necessary to discuss crucial topics for everyone. Lastly, the Fiscal Council is tasked with overseeing the management process and ensuring the execution of the Junior Enterprise objectives.
Another focal point is Marketing, a department that can exist independently or be divided into various branches; one related to management and planning and another focused on publicity, for example. The Commercial Department may also have different designations, such as the Sales Department or Projects Department, all aimed at finding clients.
Every Junior Initiative and Junior Enterprise aspires to provide solutions that make a difference. Therefore, one of the main pillars of each Junior is Social Responsibility, allowing you to leave your mark by creating a significant impact on projects and developing new ideas.
Although there isn't a defined structure for creating a Junior Enterprise, each one works towards the same purpose: promoting skills development through direct contact with real-life companies. This enables you to challenge yourself with enriching experiences, aligning with JE Portugal’s slogan “Learning by doing” and adding value to your curriculum. The Junior Movement asserts that “Junior Enterprises are more than just university students (…), increasing their employment rate by up to 20% when compared to other students.”
