The Small Business Centre has finalized plans for the 2019 Summer Company program and are looking for students between the ages of 15-29 who will be returning to school in the fall and who are interested in starting their own summer business. The program provides youth with business coaching, mentoring, and training; practical application of business skills and a grant of up to $3,000 to be used toward business start-up.
Students are encouraged to register for the program through the Provincial website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-summer-company-students and choose Woodstock – The Small Business Centre as the program provider.
Please click here for the Business Plan document required for consideration.
It is MANDATORY to attend one of the two Orientation Sessions which will focus on the rules and regulations, expectations and outcomes for the program. If under 18, it is recommended a parent accompanies the student as many of the forms require the signature of a guardian for those under 18. Sessions will be held on the following dates and please register by clicking on the link to our Eventbrite site. (Attendance is only required at one of the two dates)
To register for April 16, 2019 6:30pm – 8:00pm please click here
To register for May 14, 2019 6:30pm – 8:00pm please click here