Offered through the YMCA Business Centre, and funded by the government of Ontario, this program is designed for youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who are out of school, not collecting Employment Insurance, and living in the York Region.

Through this program, we can help you put your ideas and dreams into action by:

• Learning how to start your own business while getting paid
• Developing and implementing a business plan
• Gaining access to financial support
• Attending dynamic and supportive workshops
• Benefiting from one-on-one coaching and mentoring
• Learning about important topics such as business planning, using the Internet, marketing, financial forecasting, and mediation
• Networking with other business owners
• Using our business resource library to learn more about running a successful business
• Certificate upon completion of Phase I and Phase II

For more information, contact us at ybc@ymcagta.org, by phone at (905) 948-9622, or by fax at (905) 948-8737.