Young entrepreneur program now accepting applications
Monday, March 27, 2023
Are you a student with a creative business idea? Applications are now being accepted for the young entrepreneur program – Summer Company. The program provides funding, training, and mentoring to assist high school and post-secondary students in starting a seasonal business.
The program is open to youth ages 15 – 29 who are returning to school in the fall. Approved participants are provided a grant of up to $3,000 to start and operate a summer business. Full program eligibility and guidelines can be found on the Government of Ontario’s
website. The application deadline is May 15, 2023.
Over the last 5 years, over 50 businesses in the Algoma region were started through Summer Company. Funded by the Province of Ontario, the program is administered by the Economic Development division of the City of Sault Ste. Marie. For more information and to apply for the program, visit the Millworks
website or contact Jessica Maione at
j.maione@cityssm.on.ca.