Ontario. Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Offers assistance to students who are creating and operating their own business.

Provides:

• start-up money to kick-off a new summer business
• advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running

Successful Summer Company applicants get:

• up to $1,500 up front to help with start-up costs
• up to $1,500 when you successfully complete the program requirements

• go to high school, college or university
• live in Ontario
• are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• are between 15-29 years old (if under 18: a parent or guardian must sign the agreement for the applicant)
• are not already running a business
• are not working at another job or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program
• are returning to school after the program ends

• Employment / Training - Self-Employment / Entrepreneurship