Junior Achievement gives young people an opportunity to develop skills in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and workforce readiness.

Former Weyburn Mayor, Debra Button is the new chair for Junior Achievement Saskatchewan.

"This past week I was in Toronto as I have just taken the Chair of Saskatchewan Junior Achievement," explained Button who was in Toronto for the Annual National Forum.

There are 16 charters across Canada. The Chairs and CEO's from each charter get together once a year to meet for an evening and a whole day.Button said they talked about the best practises across Canada for the Junior Achievement program.

"There were some really exciting ideas that came forward and some we will be looking at in our Saskatchewan Charter," said Button and added that Junior Achievement celebrates 100 years this year and will be celebrated in 122 countries across the world.

Weyburn has a strong connection to Junior Achievement through Margot Arnold who has been running the program at Weyburn High School for many years.

"She has been able to win it provincially and I know they went nationally."

"She's just got some youth year after year that is really excited about the program and seems to manage to do really well."

"Margot has that extra spark that it takes from a teacher and I'm excited to get to know more about it," said Button.

Students create new businesses and market their products. Button said that JA groups have donated to Weyburn organizations out of their profits.

Junior Achievement is a charitable Not-for-profit organization which runs strictly on donations. Button says they are always looking for fundraising dollars to keep the program going.

"If anyone is interested in the Junior achievement program which the Weyburn High School through Margot Arnold has been wildly successful, I would encourage everyone and anyone to reach out to our office that is in Saskatoon."

Button adds that she is enjoying the learning curve and the new adventure she is on.

More on Junior Achievement Saskatchewan can be found here.