The only thing missing is your idea!

• Do you have a business idea that you are passionate about?
• Do you love starting projects and seeing them take off?
• Do you need expertise to create a business plan?

Then Youth Mean Business wants to hear from you!

• Youth Mean Business (YMB) offers financial, business development and mentorship support for up to 6 months as participants work to launch their business ideas.
• The program integrates:
  • One-on-one coaching with an Advisor
  • Workshops on business fundamentals
  • Mentorship from local business people; and,
  • Networking opportunities in the community.
• YMB is free and participants can apply for up to $5000 worth of non-repayable financial business support.
• With guidance from Advisors and Mentors, participants develop a business plan for their innovative ideas while gaining valuable business skills and credentials.

• Have an idea for a new business!
• 18 - 29 years old
• Unemployed and not a current Employment insurance (EI) client

In addition to the above, eligible applicants must be:

• Residing within the Vancouver Regional District
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• No longer a full-time student or enrolled in high school
• Not currently participating in a Canada/British Columbia Labour Market Agreement funded program
• In need of assistance to become self-employed

To download an application form, please click here.
Please submit completed applications to Youth Mean Business Program at ymb at vanymca.org.

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For more information, please contact:

Robert Lee YMCA – Community Programs 955 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC   V6Z 1Y2 Tel: 604-685-8066 Fax: 604-684-3255 E-Mail: ymb at vanymca.org
	Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement