Calling all students - Vaughan’s Summer Company program is back!
The City of Vaughan’s Summer Company program is back and ready to spark the next generation of young entrepreneurs!
In association with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, this program equips students with the skills, tools, mentorship and resources they need to launch – and grow – their own business. Participants will also have an opportunity to receive up to $3,000 in provincial grant funding to start their businesses.
If you’re a student entrepreneur between the ages of 15 and 29 years old, apply online before Friday, April 17 to be considered!
Want to learn more about the program before applying? You’re invited to attend an upcoming information session:
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11
Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Friday, Feb. 20
Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Hybrid, in person at Pierre Berton Resource Library (4921 Rutherford Rd.) and online via Zoom.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Hybrid, in person at Civic Centre Resource Library (2191 Major Mackenzie Dr.) and online via Zoom.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
About the Summer Company program
Through the program, selected students will receive support from the City’s Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre to develop a business plan, and will be enrolled in Summer Company workshops and receive mentorship to help launch and grow their businesses.
For the sixth year, training and mentorship for the program will be provided through Niagara University (NU). Participating students will gain access to business training in marketing, business modelling, operations and finance, and receive a certificate of completion from NU. This partnership between the City and NU enhances the program by providing participating students with university-level educational opportunities, unique experiential learning and career-focused skill development.
Since the program’s inception in 2001, hundreds of Vaughan student entrepreneurs have been supported in launching their business ideas. Learn more at vaughanbusiness.ca/Summer-Company.
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