Calling all student entrepreneurs: Launch your business this summer!
The City of Vaughan’s Summer Company program returns! In association with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, this popular program prepares aspiring student entrepreneurs with a comprehensive portfolio of tools, skills, connections and resources required to succeed in business.
Applications for the 2025 session are now open at vaughanbusiness.ca/Summer-Company. Apply before Wednesday, April 23 to be considered!
Want to learn more about the program before applying? You’re invited to attend an upcoming information session:
Date: Monday, March 17
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: In person at Vaughan Civic Centre Resource Library, second floor (2191 Major Mackenzie Dr.) and online via Zoom.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
More about Summer Company
The City’s annual program provides student entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 29 years old with mentorship from Vaughan’s business community, and access to business advisory services and workshops to help them develop important business skills. Participants also have an opportunity to receive up to $3,000 in provincial grant funding to start their businesses.
Students are invited to apply online and will receive support from the City’s Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre to develop a business plan. Selected student entrepreneurs will be enrolled in Summer Company workshops and receive mentorship to help launch and grow their businesses.
For the fifth year, training and mentorship for the program will be provided through Niagara University (NU). Participating students will gain access to business training in marketing, business modelling, operations and finance, and receive a certificate of completion from NU. This partnership between the City and NU enhances the program by providing participating students with university-level educational opportunities, unique experiential learning and career-focused skill development.
Since the program’s inception in 2001, hundreds of Vaughan student entrepreneurs have been supported in launching their business ideas. Learn more at vaughanbusiness.ca/Summer-Company.
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