Deadline: 17 May 2024
Submissions are now open for the Summer Company, a program of the government of Ontario.
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, this program is designed to help students, aged 15 to 29, start and run their own businesses by providing funding, advice and services.
Learning how to run your own student business is one of the best summer jobs you can have. You get to be your own boss while learning what it takes to manage a business. Sales, marketing, bookkeeping, customer relationship management and networking are just a few of the highly useful skills you’ll develop.
Join the 2023 Students for their Launch Event at Guelph City Hall.
Program Outcomes
- An award of up to $3,000
- A first payment of up to $1,500 for start-up costs
- A second payment of up to $1,500 once you’ve successfully completed the program
- Hands-on coaching
- Mentoring from business leaders in your community and from your program provider
Time Commitment
- 280 hours for high school students
- 420 hours for post-secondary students
Eligibility
In order to apply participants must:
- Go to high school, college or university
- Live in Ontario
- Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Are between 15-29 years old (if under 18: a parent or guardian must sign the agreement for the applicant)
- Are not already running a business
- Are not working at another job or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program
- Are returning to school after the program ends
Business Requirements
- Is a sole proprietorship or corporation (where you are the majority shareholder)
- Is an independent business venture (not a part of an existing or family business)
- Qualifies as “self-employed” for income tax purposes
- Operates in Ontario on a full-time basis
- Follows government rules for operating a business.
For more information, visit Government of Ontario.
