Get involved with the youth entrepreneurship programs offered through the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC).

We are now accepting applications for Summer Company 2010.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, but there are a limited number of awards.

Applying to Summer Company is a competitive process. Space is limited and the program reaches capacity quickly - APPLY NOW.

To start, complete the Eligibility Checklist and select a Program Provider who will help you complete your application and business plan.

The application deadline is May 6, 2010 11:59:59 PM EDT.
Program may close early if over-subscribed

Create your own summer job, get hands-on business training, and up to $3,000 in awards!

If you're between 15 and 29 years old, you can apply to Summer Company, a program designed to help enterprising young people start up and run their own summer business.

If you are accepted into the program, you get:

Up to $1,500 to help with your business start-up costs
An additional $1,500 in the fall after you successfully complete the Summer Company program
At least 12 hours of business training to get you started
An opportunity to meet every two weeks with a business mentoring group

Other Programs:

(in development) introduces an entrepreneurial mind-set and skills to students in Grades 7 to 10. It is a voluntary curriculum support program teachers can use to introduce and develop the attributes and skills associated with entrepreneurs, including creativity, innovation, self-confidence, planning and risk taking.

Please contact or visit Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC) for more information.