The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and Business Enterprise Centre of Sarnia-Lambton are re-launching Summer Company, an innovative program for students between the ages of 15 and 29 looking to turn their business dreams into reality.
The program provides eligible students with up to $3,000 in funding and regular mentoring sessions with business owners and counsellors, allowing them to gain valuable experience and develop skills to help them succeed as entrepreneurs.
Approved participants are provided with financial support of up to $1,500 to launch a business and upon successful completion of the program, are eligible to receive another $1,500. Additionally, the student will keep all profits earned through the summer.
“We look forward to working with entrepreneurial students in the Summer Company program again this year,” said Alison Minato, Manager of the Business Enterprise Centre. “It is a great experiential learning program that has helped many youth in Lambton County turn their interests into a business, learn, and earn a summer income.
“Participants get exposure to and support in all aspects of operating a small business, from finance and human resources to marketing and strategy, which can have major impacts on identifying future career paths.”
Applications for Summer Company are currently open and will be received until May 1.
To be eligible, students must live in Lambton County and be returning to school at the end of the summer. Interested students are encouraged to visitwww.sarnialambton.on.ca/summercompany for for more information.
The Summer Company program is delivered by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership through the Small Business Enterprise Centre of Sarnia-Lambton on behalf of the Government of Ontario.