Youth Leading Innovative Business Outcomes
What is it?
The Youth Effect program aims to provide youth (18-29) with experiential learning and training with local businesses, and focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwestern Ontario. Youth will be carefully selected and matched with a local business based on interest, skill, and need. They will work together over the course of 15 weeks (May 10th - August 22nd) on a clearly identified innovative project and achieving milestones.
The Youth Effect program is not like other placement programs. It not only provides real life job skills for the youth, but provides them with innovation training, mentorship, a leadership retreat, and a peer network for those showing a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, there’s value to the participating businesses, through innovation training and the ability to access the skills and energy of the youth to complete a defined innovative project, the business will be better positioned to grow!
Areas of Focus
| Experiential Learning for the Youth |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training for the Youth and the Business |
Business Growth for the Company |
Program Details:
- Students are paid $15 per hour plus a bonus upon successful completion of the program
- Businesses contribute $700 + mandatory employment related costs as part of the program.
- Program will run for 15 weeks from May 10th, 2018 to August 22nd, 2018
Youth Eligibility
- Between the ages of 18-29
- Located in Northwestern Ontario
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Interested in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career
- Able to commit and participate in the full 15 week program
Call for Youth Applications!
Interested in working with one of the participating companies this summer? There are a variety of summer employment opportunities available, including; business development assistants, technical engineering assistants, creative services assistants, and more! Apply online by filling out the application form below.
2018 Participating Companies
| Qwantech | Superior Seasons (Belluz Farms) | Broken Paddle Roastery | Jean Paul DeRoover Inc. |
| Aerovate | Destination: Thunder Bay | Sweet North Bakery | Despres Designs |
Applications are due April 20th, 2018
| Click Here for Youth Application Form |
For more information please contact:
Kendall Kerbashian
807-768-6682
A program supported by FedNor
