SUMMER COMPANY
The Summer Company 2007 application process is now open! Applications are reviewed as they are received, but there are a limited number of awards. Apply Now and be an entrepreneur next summer. Applying to Summer Company is a competitive process. Space is limited and the program reaches capacity quickly - APPLY EARLY. For an update on program status, visit this website regularly. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) should answer your most common questions including the eligibility criteria for the program. |
Hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 for students aged 15-29.
How We Can Help You
The Summer Company program provides hands-on business training and mentoring – together with awards of up to $3,000 – to help enterprising young people start up and run their own summer business.
Summer Company is coordinated and delivered at the community level through a network of Small Business Enterprise Centres and other program providers supported by the government.
If an applicant is approved into the program they receive:
- An award of up to $1,500 in early summer to help with business start-up costs, and an additional $1,500 award in fall upon the successful completion of their Summer Company business and proof of returning to school;
- A minimum of 12 hours of business training;
- An opportunity to meet every 2 weeks with a local business mentoring group for support and advice on operating their summer business.
Summer Company Guidelines and Preparation Materials
Interested in Summer Company 2007? 
- The application process for Summer Company is completed online. This is a mandatory application process, as we do not accept paper applications.
- Your Program Provider can also help you to input the application online if you need access to a computer and Internet connection.
- Summer Company success stories are also available from previous years to inspire you.
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Download a PDF version of the Guidelines and Sample Application (546 KB). This publication includes a SAMPLE application to the program. A completed application, submitted online, is required to be considered for Summer Company. These publications are available in PDF format and can be read by Adobe Acrobat®. If you do not have a copy of Adobe Acrobat®, you may download a copy of Acrobat® from the Adobe website.
This ministry is committed to fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among youth. Summer Company is part of the government's Youth Opportunities Ontario. For information on other youth programs, visit the Youth Jobs Website.
For further information, contact:
Summer Company/Entrepreneurship
Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
56 Wellesley St 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2E7
Call 1-800-387-5656 or
e-mail: summer.company@edt.gov.on.ca
