You can start your own business during this 24-week program that serves youth in York Region & Peel Region.

The program is currently delivered via online workshops with support from a professional Business Coach. It is delivered in two phases: Phase I includes a series of information workshops for 14 weeks that you will use to develop a business plan. Phase II has you actively putting these skills into practice for ten weeks while you start your business activities with coaching assistance provided by the Business Coach.

LEARN ABOUT

Developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience  tailored to your individual needs  to start a business
Life skills such as goal setting, time management, conflict resolution
Presentations skills and more

ELIGIBILITY

Participants are referred to the YEP by an employment consultant at an Employment Ontario Employment Services (EOES) centre

Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
Out of school
In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment
Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations