Over 100,000 new businesses are started every year in Ontario alone. The youth set has become a huge part of that number, with three times as many young people starting ventures vs. those over 45. The provincial government has several programs to assist young people in getting started. Summer Company is one that is helping students between the ages of 15 and 29 to create their own Ontario student summer jobs. Through Summer Company, students receive mentoring, hands-on coaching, and up to $3000 to start and operate their businesses.
One focus of the current student generation is recycling - and 18-year old Narjis Fatima is hoping to be a leader in that area. She is well on her way with her company Canada Eco-Tech Recycling (CETR), which assists with the appropriate disposal of waste from our technology-driven world. Everything from laptops to printers to cartridges and anything else electronic is properly removed, thrown away, or recycled by her company.
Maggie Shi was only 16 years old when one of Summer Company's student business grants helped her start Lolicakes, a business that produced two-bite cakes on a stick that can be decorated to suit any occasion. She had to work hard to find places to promote her product, and her adventures took her to local markets, charity events, and anywhere else she could sell her cake pops. Like many of the other students, she plans to continue to run her business throughout the year.
Britney Foerter's Sauce Creations is a savvy business choice as it offers gluten-free jams, jellies, sauces, and compotes to the fast-growing market of gluten-free consumers. Matthew Gelowitz, who is studying architectural science, created a business called Matthew David Plans, which offers real estate agents both digital and paper copies of full floor plans of the houses they have on the market. The world of customer relationship management was tackled by 25-year old Loc Ho, who helps small businesses connect and keep in touch with their client base using cross-channel communications (fax, web, text, phone, e-mail, etc.).
If you or anyone you know is under the age of 29 and is interested in starting a business, then Summer Company is the program to seek.
One focus of the current student generation is recycling - and 18-year old Narjis Fatima is hoping to be a leader in that area. She is well on her way with her company Canada Eco-Tech Recycling (CETR), which assists with the appropriate disposal of waste from our technology-driven world. Everything from laptops to printers to cartridges and anything else electronic is properly removed, thrown away, or recycled by her company.
Maggie Shi was only 16 years old when one of Summer Company's student business grants helped her start Lolicakes, a business that produced two-bite cakes on a stick that can be decorated to suit any occasion. She had to work hard to find places to promote her product, and her adventures took her to local markets, charity events, and anywhere else she could sell her cake pops. Like many of the other students, she plans to continue to run her business throughout the year.
Britney Foerter's Sauce Creations is a savvy business choice as it offers gluten-free jams, jellies, sauces, and compotes to the fast-growing market of gluten-free consumers. Matthew Gelowitz, who is studying architectural science, created a business called Matthew David Plans, which offers real estate agents both digital and paper copies of full floor plans of the houses they have on the market. The world of customer relationship management was tackled by 25-year old Loc Ho, who helps small businesses connect and keep in touch with their client base using cross-channel communications (fax, web, text, phone, e-mail, etc.).
If you or anyone you know is under the age of 29 and is interested in starting a business, then Summer Company is the program to seek.
About the Author:
Jane Jones is an web-based writer with business development, and knows a variety of students that could qualify for and benefit from a program like Summer Company. Her desire is for people of all ages to be able to start their own companies, and is thrilled that programs like this are providing resources for young business owners.
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