Youth Learn How To Market Their Creativity
June 24, 2009 10:00 AM
McGuinty Government Providing Opportunities For Youth To Develop Business Skills
Ontario is investing in the talent and entrepreneurial potential of low-income, at-risk youth in west downtown Toronto.
The province is providing $25,000 to the Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre for their project, the LOFT (Life, Opportunities, Food and Technology). The funding will provide youth in the area with entrepreneurship training, business tools, and mentorship opportunities. This will help them identify market opportunities and sales strategies for products and services developed through the LOFT program, such as music, CDs, mural arts, food products and studio rental.
Launched in 2006, the Young Entrepreur Program (YEP) provides funding to non-profit organizations for projects that promote the entrepreneurial spirit in youth aged 12-29. Nineteen organizations have been selected in this third round of grants, totalling just over $1 million in support.
Quick Facts
- In two rounds of funding, YEP has provided approximately $2.27 million to 20 projects.
- Since 2006, the province has contributed $4 million to the Canadian Youth Business Foundation for their work in helping youth to create new businesses.
Learn More
- Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre
- Find out about the Ontario government's other youth programs.
- ontario.ca/small-business-news
Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
ontario.ca/economy