YMCA Summer Company

Through this partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure, this program is a great opportunity for enterprising young people who want to start and run their own summer business. The program provides hands-on business coaching and mentoring and financial support to make their Summer Company a reality.

• Meet with local businesses and participants about experiences as an entrepreneur
• Receive advice and mentoring from local businesses
• Earn a grant to help offset start-up costs

Are you eligible?

• Do you go to high school, college or university?
• Do you live in Ontario?
• Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
• Are you between 15-29 years old (if under 18, a parent needs to sign the application)
• Are you already running a business?
• Are you not working at another job or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program?
• Are you returning to school after the program ends?

For more information call 705-726-5572 or email ymca.youthservices@sm.ymca.ca