Enterprising Youth Plus

• Online Learning: Complete 15 online learning modules on EnterpRISEing Youth that cover all the topics you need to develop a business plan 
• Coaching: Gain support from your peers and business coaches over 4 live virtual workshops 
• Financing: Once you graduate, you will receive a $300 start-up grant. You may be eligible to apply for a low-interest small business loan from Rise if you need additional start-up funds. 

• Business development: Gain the skills and confidence to develop your idea and launch your business. 
• Networking & Coaching: Network with like-minded individuals and build connections with local entrepreneurs and experienced business professionals. 
• Financing: Successful grads may be eligible to apply for a low-interest small business loan through the Rise Small Business Lending Program.
  

Who:  Open to youth ages 16 to 29 

Where: Virtual delivery accessible across Canada 

When: Rise will offer six (6) cohorts from January 2022  to  March 2022: 

• January 10 to February 28, 2022 — Mondays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
• February 8 to March 29, 2022 — Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
• February 22 to April 12, 2022 — Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET 

Cost: The program is free of charge to all participants. 

*Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will close approximately one week before the cohort start date* 

Other: Are you a resident of Ontario? Check out our other youth entrepreneurship program here.

• Have a practical idea to start or grow your own for-profit small business (any size, full or part-time)​
• Self-identify as having experienced mental health and/or addiction issue​
• Have difficulty accessing traditional bank financing for your small business​
• Be between the ages of 16 to 29​