Welcome to Youth Ventures!
If you're interested in being your own boss, you've hit the right site! The Youth Ventures Program can help you create your own business.
Many students come to us without an idea, or without the knowledge of how to run a business. This is where one of our 17 coordinators comes in. They can help you figure out what business best suits you and help you get started.
We'll walk you through a business plan, help you with marketing, point you in the right direction for financing and we can even nominate you for provincial business awards.
Jeseau's Summer Watch
Jonathan Jesseau has been a client of the Youth Ventures Program for three years. He runs a home-care business providing peace of mind for homeowners while they are away on vacation. Services offered by his business include home security, lawn care, pet care and just about any other... See more stories..
Need an idea?
What kinds of businesses do students start? They've started everything from lawn care to home security, from dog walking to tattooing, from kayaking tours to jewelry designing, from hot dog stands to battle of the bands…the list goes on. Click here for more business ideas.