The Saugeen Connects Partnership is launching a new loan program to help students try self-employment during their summer break.
The program will fuel the creativity and business skills of Saugeen area students in Grades 6 to 12 in Bruce, Grey and Wellington North counties.
Youth with a summer business idea or business organizations who would like to sponsor a student should visit saugeenconnects.com.
By completing a relaxed business plan, eligible applicants can earn $200 cash to help get their business idea started or expanded.
Applications must be in no later than 4:30 pm on June 14.
This program was launched in Norfolk County in 2016 and has received multiple awards at both provincial and national levels. It was also a finalist in the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award for best achievement in the province.
Summer entrepreneurs who post a photo on social media engaged in their business, use the hashtag #saugeenssup and send us a final report, they can receive a$100 bonus!
“We believe that our youth have an impact on our community and are the source of skills, labour force and entrepreneurship for our future,” said Jamie Doherty, Saugeen Economic Development Corporation spokesperson.
Funding for this program comes from the Saugeen Connects partnership, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' (OMAFRA) Rural Economic Development (RED) Program, and our the business community.
