Youth INC.ubator
What is Youth INC.ubator
Youth INC.ubator is a brand new entrepreneurship development program aimed at young people throughout Muskoka between the ages of 15 to 29. It is funded by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade through their Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships program, and delivered by Muskoka Small Business Centre (MSBC) with the support of a number of community partners, notably the Town of Bracebridge.
The Aim of Youth INC.ubator is to raise awareness of entrepreneurship as a career option for young people and to create opportunities for youth to contribute to the economic growth of Muskoka. The program will support young entrepreneurs in their efforts to start and run their own year round business by providing:
- A subsidized business location that will house several businesses under one roof
- Marketing and promotional support to participating businesses
- Business training for participating businesses
- Access to mentorship through a community mentoring group
- A staff member (youth intern) on-site to oversee operations of the business location
- Ongoing support and guidance provided by MSBC staff
- Access to a micro-financing program
- A flexible schedule allowing young entrepreneurs to work outside their business if necessary
Participating Business will be required to:
- Submit a business plan for review and approval
- Run their businesses in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario
- Maintain accurate books and records of their business activity
- Maintain a presence in the business location that is up to the standards set by MSBC
- Participate in the operation of the business location
- Attend all training sessions and mentoring meetings
- Support the other participating businesses while in the program
- Commit to a minimum period of time to participate in the program (4-6 mos.)
Interested candidates can contact Muskoka Small Business Centre for more details, or fill out the application form available below and submit it by mail, fax or in person.
Application Form
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