Want to start your own business this summer?
Be your own boss?
Then Summer Company is for you!
If you have a winning idea for starting a new business and are a full time student who is not afraid of hard work, then you should consider applying to our 'Summer Company' program.
If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive an award of up to $3,000 - up to $1,500 up front to help underwrite start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program.
Summer Company is a great opportunity for enterprising young people who want to start and run their own summer businesses. The program provides hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will work with you to make your Summer Company a reality.
And you never know, one day your summer experience may lead to an exciting career.
Students must be 15 - 29 years of age and be returning to school full time in the fall (secondary or post-secondary). Students must also be a resident of Ontario and be willing to commit a minimum of 8 - 12 consecutive weeks full-time to the experience. Prior business experience or education is not a requirement. Students must create a written business plan to apply.
Guideline and Application booklets for Summer Company 2008 are now available. Review guidelines by visiting www.ontariocanada.com/summercompany
To find out more about Summer Company contact us at 905-372-9279, or stop by the Business Advisory Centre at Dressler House, 212 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario. E-mail: bizhelp@cobourg.ca
WEB SITES FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Business Development Bank of Canada
Find information on the Young Entrepreneurs Financing Program, Student Business Loans Program, and the BDC Young Entrepreneurs Awards.
www.bdc.ca
Junior Achievement of Canada
Junior Achievement is an international non - profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people about business and economics.
www.jacan.org
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Enables young entrepreneur's to pursue their aspirations. CYFB works with community leaders to provide sponsorship. The foundation was created by CIBC and the Royal Bank and is a non - profit organization.
www.cybf.ca
Canada Business Service Centres
Acts as a gateway to government information for business. CBSC provides information on government programs, services and regulations. They also offer a combination of products and services tailored to meet the needs of its clientele base.
www.cbsc.org
First Nations Inuit Youth Business Program
INAC focuses and responds to the varying needs of a culturally, economically and geographically clientele. INAC fulfils the lawful obligations of the Federal Government to the Aboriginal People's arising from treaties, the Indian Act and other legislation.
www.inac.gc.ca
Canada's Youth Employment Strategy
Helps young people get the skills, knowledge and work experience they need for a successful career. Youth initiatives, student business loans programs, health and safety work experience programs.
www.youth.gc.ca
Bizbound
Online business resource centre. The web site is dedicated to those who dare step out of their comfort zone and chase their dreams of running their own business. This site offers online reference sources, free reports, business plans etc.
www.bizbound.com
Youth Business.Com
A comprehensive business resource for young entrepreneurs. Keep up to date on events, business tips, and online discussions. Research human resources, banking, import/export, government programs and more. New to the link is an online mentoring program for those that were not able to get a loan from the Canadian Youth Business Foundation.
www.youthbusiness.com |
