Halton. Small Business Centre, Youth Entrepreneur Programs

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Halton. Small Business Centre

Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Service: Youth Entrepreneur Programs

Record #: OAK3754

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1
Toll Free Phone	1-866-442-5866
TTY Phone	905-827-9833
Fax	905-825-8839
E-Mail	smallbusiness@halton.ca
Website	https://www.halton.ca/For-Business/Halton-Region-Small-Business-Centre/Youth-Entrepreneurship-Programs-and-Resources/Summer-Company
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WordPress, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Prince Khan, Summer Company Coordinator; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 7522; Email: prince.khan@halton.ca
Alternate Contact	Stephanie Mazhari, Manager, Entrepreneurship Services; Email: stephanie.mazhari@halton.ca

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
Intersection	Bronte Rd and North Service Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Helps young entrepreneurs explore and start new businesses programs designed to offer support, training, mentoring and the potential for financial incentives business planning and start-up resources connect with experienced business consultants, who are also available to provide resources to local teachers and conduct in-class presentations on youth entrepreneurship and other business topics Programs Include: Summer Company As part of a province-wide youth entrepreneurship strategy, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade offers Summer Company delivered by Halton Region Small Business Centre provides hands-on business training and mentoring if your application is accepted with awards of up to $3,000 (up to $1,500 for start-up costs, and up to $1,500 after successful completion of the program) helps enterprising students start and run their own summer business and develop entrepreneurial skills and experience business plans for program via online applications only competitive program with limited spaces that fill up quickly Futurpreneur Canada Supports aspiring business owners, 18-39 yrs old provides financing, mentoring and support to participants
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates	Summer Company start date usually May to July end date Labour Day (but you can choose to keep running your summer business while in school)
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Ages: 15 year(s) - 39 year(s) Summer Company 15-29 years old Students returning to school in fall contact Halton Region Small Business Centre for full eligibility details Futurpreneur Canada 18-39 years old not a full-time student (unless you are in your last academic year) have been operating a business full time for less than 12 months
Application	Summer Company application deadline: May 10, 2024 contact the Halton Region Small Business Centre Futurpreneur Canada you must attend a free one hour program information session by registering online or by calling 311 or 1-866-442-5866
Languages	English
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	Employment
Youth Sub-Categories	Self Employment / Entrepreneurship ; Youth Employment
Service Categories	Business Assistance Services ~ Young Adults ; Student Employment Programs ; Summer Employment ~ Young Adults

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