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 (Mid May - August dates tbd) 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!
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 to full-time hours and participate in the full 15-week program
- Must not have previously taken part in the Youth Effect program
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
- Youth are paid $15 per hour plus a wage top-up upon successful completion of the program
- Businesses contribute $900 + hst and mandatory employment-related costs as part of the program.
- The program will run for 15 weeks
Company Eligibility
- Have an innovative project
- Located in Northwestern Ontario
- At least one full-time employee
- Must be a for-profit SME (small-medium sized business), not a retailer or reseller
- Ability to pay necessary employer contributions (CPP/EI)
- Willing to be available and commit to the full 15-week program
- Must not have previously participated in the Youth Effect program
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 to full-time hours and participate in the full 15-week program
- Must not have previously taken part in the Youth Effect program
For more information please contact:
Bridget Postuma
807-768-6689
A program supported by FedNor
