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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

  • Deliver consistent bilingual experiential programming aimed at introducing the concept of entrepreneurship as a viable career option to youth (5 to 29).

  • Bridge the gap between thinking about starting a business and actually starting one.

  • Connect young people at an early age to their communities and encourage them to seek innovative solutions to the problems they see.

  • Stem the effects of youth out migration.

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.

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.

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.

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

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