Every youngster needs some help getting a business off the ground, and there's a municipal program that can lend a hand.
The City of Barrie's Summer Company Program is providing some local students in Barrie, Orillia, and Simcoe County the chance to earn $3,000 from a micro-grant that would help them start and run their own summer business.
Successful applicants would also receive mentorship from experienced business professionals from the City's Small Business Centre, and access to training and networking opportunities funded by the provincial government.
Students can also keep any profits generated through the operation of their business.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- between 15–29 years old and a student who is returning to high school, college, or university in fall 2026
- live in Ontario and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- not already running a business, have another job, or attending summer school
- have not received a Summer Company grant in the past
The City says interested applicants that are high school students should be prepared to commit a minimum of 280 hours or a minimum of 420 hours for post-secondary students to their business over the summer.Â
Applications for the program will be accepted until April 30.
