Head Start in Business



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Head Start in Business has been a driving force in entrepreneurship awareness and initiation for the past 18 years. Over 20,000 youth have participated in our innovative and experiential programs making entrepreneurship more accessible and realistic as a viable career option.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
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Deliver consistent bilingual experiential programming aimed at introducing the concept of entrepreneurship as a viable career option to youth (5 to 29).
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Bridge the gap between thinking about starting a business and actually starting one.
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Connect young people at an early age to their communities and encourage them to seek innovative solutions to the problems they see.
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Stem the effects of youth out migration.
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School Programs
School programming plants the seed of entrepreneurship and leadership among our young people and encourages students to be enthusiastic about their future. In-class programs are facilitated by a trained coordinator and integrate classroom curriculum to draw the connections between entrepreneurship and educational outcomes. Programs are offered in both official languages in schools across Northern Ontario.
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Summer Camps
Head Start in Business offers a unique and memorable summer camp experience where campers learn about entrepreneurship through a variety of games and activities and have the opportunity to run their own “Business for a Day.” Youth Enterprise Camp is offered as a residential or day camp in various locations across Northern Ontario.
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Community Programs & Events
In the community, Head Start in Business brings together various organizations which help create a culture of entrepreneurship in Northern Ontario. Coordinators work with local organizations to create a memorable entrepreneurship experience for youth.
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Hector the Business Plan Assistant
This interactive website provides youth with the tools needed to create a business plan suitable for product or service oriented businesses.
LEARN MORE
Think you could benefit from this program? Learn more by visiting our website at www.headstartinbusiness.com.