
Applications are now CLOSED.
Summer Company is an amazing opportunity for young entrepreneurs to run their own business over Summer. Participants can expect to receive:
- start-up money to kick-off a new summer business
- advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running
Learning how to run your own student business is one of the best summer jobs you can have. You get to be your own boss while learning what it takes to manage a business. You’ll develop skills in areas such as sales, marketing, bookkeeping, customer relationship management, networking and more.
Program Agenda
Event | Date | Time | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Application Deadline | May 19 | Or earlier if spots are filled | |
Participant Approvals | May 30 | May happen sooner if spots fill quickly | |
Program Start | June 1 | High school students start after final exam | |
Launch Day | June 7 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Orientation + Workshop |
Networking Night | July 23 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | |
Graduation Celebration | August 27 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | |
Program End | September 1 (Labour Day) | Business can continue during school year |
Mentor Groups
Mentor groups are assigned upon approval. The table below outlines the mentoring session schedule for all groups.
DATE | TIME | SUBJECT |
Wednesday, June 4 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 1A |
Tuesday, June 18 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 2A |
Tuesday, July 2 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 3A |
Tuesday, July 16 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 4A |
Tuesday, July 30 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 5A |
Tuesday, August 14 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 6A |
DATE | TIME | SUBJECT |
Thursday, June 5 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 1B |
Wednesday, June 18 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 2B |
Wednesday, July 2 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 3B |
Wednesday, July 16 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 4B |
Wednesday, July 30 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 5B |
Wednesday, August 13 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 6B |
DATE | TIME | SUBJECT |
Tuesday, June 10 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 1C |
Tuesday, June 24 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 2C |
Tuesday, July 8 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 3C |
Tuesday, July 22 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 4C |
Tuesday, August 5 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 5C |
Tuesday, August 19 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 6C |
DATE | TIME | SUBJECT |
Wednesday, June 11 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 1D |
Wednesday, June 25 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 2D |
Wednesday, July 9 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 3D |
Wednesday, July 23 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 4D |
Wednesday, August 6 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 5D |
Wednesday, August 20 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Mentor Session 6D |
Program Eligibility Criteria
Applications are now closed.
If you submitted an application for our 2025 cohort and still need to submit the additional documents, you can access them here:
*Early applications are encouraged as spots are limited and the program applications could close before the stated deadline.
You must be prepared to commit:
- an average of 35 hours per week
- a minimum of 12 weeks in a row for post-secondary students (total 420 hours)
- a minimum of 8 weeks in a row for high school students (total 280 hours)
Grant Amount
Maximum grant: $3,000
- up to $1,500 upfront to help with start-up costs
- up to $1,500 when you successfully complete the program requirements
For complete program details, eligibility requirements, and additional resources, visit
To prepare your application:
Contact the Waterloo Region local program provider, Rob Clement at 519-503-0730 or rob.clement@kitchener.ca