Who are we?
JCI Canada is a national organization with approximately 35 chapters active in communities from coast to coast.  Our chapters and our members are affiliated with Junior Chamber International, a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs. We are Canada’s premier leadership development organization.

Who are our members?
Young, dynamic individuals wishing to create positive change in the world, their communities and themselves.

Why do people join?
JCI Canada provides the opportunity for members to develop solid business, leadership and entrepreneurial skills that will bring benefit both personally and professionally.

How do we provide these opportunities?
By joining a local chapter members may participate in a variety of programs including effective speaking, business plan writing, presentation techniques and business start up skills–and much more!

And that’s not all!!
We offer business networking nationally through the Canadian Business Network and internationally through the Business Networking Events/BizNet programs.  We offer trainer development programs as well.  JCI University is the leading Corporate University working with the principle of learning by doing. JCI University will be known for the implementation of theory in practice and by training leaders and entrepreneurs to be able to do, and not just know.

Like to travel?
Programs and events are available on the local, national or international level to fulfill your travel “bug”!

Benefits of membership
As in all ventures, you will get out of JCI Canada what you put into it.  We offer you the opportunity to hone your leadership, entrepreneurial and management skills by participating in JCI programs, competitions and by managing projects and programs on the regional and national levels.

A lot of doors were opened for me through my JCI Canada experiences; job opportunities too!
...Grahame Wyatt, Prince George Junior Chamber

Since joining I have been actively involved on the Board of Directors of the Quebec Junior Chamber and learned new skills.  It offers so much opportunity.
...Gina Cuglietta, Québec Junior Chamber

Even from my first meeting I knew I was going to get more out of the experience than I had even imagined!
...Jackie Ward, JCI Kootenay

It is a great honour to be given the opportunity by our chapter to run a business and put together all those skills you pick up in this organization.
... Marilyn Barkhouse, JCI Windsor

What do you want to get out of JCI?
Junior Chamber is an organization providing opportunities to its members.  What you do with these opportunities is up to you.  Most members will select those opportunities that meet their particular needs and make the most of them.  Junior Chamber International identifies their programs Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management and Trainer through the use of specific icons that will easily identify the program’s purpose.  This will make it easier for members to pick their path through all that Junior Chamber has to offer.  Skills are developed through either managing your own portfolio or by serving on one of many committees available.

If your interests lie in: Entrepreneurship
Participate in these programs:

• Best Business Plan Competition
• Business Network Event
• Creative Young Entrepreneur Award
• Canadian Business Network/Biznet

If your interests lie in: Leadership
Participate in these programs:

• The Outstanding Young Person Program
• Effective Speaking Program
• Public Affairs Committee
• JCI LEAD

If your interests lie in: Management
Participate in these programs:

• Awards Program
• Effective Speaking Program
• Junior Effective Speaking Program
• The Outstanding Young Person Program
• JCI ACHIEVE

If your interests lie in: Trainer
Participate in these programs:

• JCI PRIME
• JCI EXCEL
• JCI University
• Effective Speaking Training Program
• National Convention/World Congress Training
• Local Officer Training

JCI provides leadership training to individuals throughout the world. The impact and importance of this training is demonstrated by the large number of Junior Chamber members who, after JCI training, have held high positions in their respective countries and international bodies.