Deadline: 6 June 2025
Applications are now open for the Student Summer Ventures (SSV) Program, which empowers youth ages 10–18 to launch entrepreneurial ventures, teaching them critical skills such as creativity, leadership, financial literacy, and problem-solving.
The Student Summer Ventures (SSV) Program, powered by The YOU Power Project, is on a mission to inspire and equip youth aged 10–18 to become leaders, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and milestone-driven honorariums, students gain critical skills like creativity, financial literacy, and leadership while launching their own ventures.
Thanks to their program sponsors, this collaborative program is supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, aiming to create a lasting impact on youth in the community.
Program Benefits
- Earn $450!
- They’ll give you up to $450 to kickstart your own business idea!
- Fun and Relevant
- The training sessions aren’t boring lectures—they’re fun, interactive, and full of stuff you’ll actually use!
- Dream Team
- You’ll have awesome coaches and friends cheering you on every step of the way!
- Community
- You’ll meet local business owners and check out all the cool resources available to you!
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to students entering grades 6-12 within Simcoe/Grey Counties. Must have parental permission.
For more information, visit The You Power Project.
