Youth Programs
The Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre offers programs targeted specifically at young entrepreneurs.
Summer Company Program
Attention All Students - Summer Company 2013 is now OPEN! Remember that spaces are limited - business plans are reviewed as they come in, so get started now - get your business plan approved and reserve your spot!!
If you need help completing the Business Plan Template, call us!
Final application deadline is June 3, 2013.
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Welcome to Summer Company, an exciting opportunity for enterprising students, 15 to 29 years old, to start and run their own summer businesses.
As a Summer Company entrepreneur, you’ll receive hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will help you make your Summer Company a success. Who knows, it could be the start of something big!
If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive up to $1,500 to put toward start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program. View Summer Company guidelines (will open a new window) for more detailed information.
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Check out this video below and hear Summer Company entrepreneurs talk about their experiences as they began and operated their own companies.
Summer Company’s popularity gains strength each year as Ontario’s innovative and entrepreneurial youth bring their business ideas to life. The program regularly attracts more than 600 students per year.
Summer Company Introduction - Young Entrepreneurs in Ontario
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This short video features several students who were actively involved in the Summer Company Program. Each student has a brief segment where they
speak about who they are, what their company is about, and how the program was able to help them be successful.