Are you a student interested in running a summer business?

Calling all students between the ages of 15 and 29 with a business idea! Apply now to receive funding and mentorship to start your business. Instead of a summer job, students can be their own boss through Summer Company – a program that supports youth entrepreneurship in Ontario.

The York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) administers this program each year in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

The program offers:

• Hands-on training and skills development
• Coaching and guidance
• Mentorship to help develop and launch a business over the summer
• Financial support of up to $3,000

Learning how to run a business is one of the best summer jobs a student can have. Maggie McColl, participated in the program last summer and started Maggie’s Swim Academy. Hear how she started her company with the help of the YSBEC and the Summer Company Program!

To learn more, visit yorklink.ca/summercompany or email @email. Applications close May 1, 2024.