Are you a youth (18-29) looking for a summer job?
What is it?
The Youth Effect program aims to provide youth (18-29) with experiential learning and training with local businesses and focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwestern Ontario. Youth will be carefully selected and matched with a local business based on interest, skill, and need. They will work together over the course of 15 weeks ( May 4th - August 20th) on a clearly identified innovative project and achieving milestones.
The Youth Effect program is not like other placement programs. It not only provides real-life job skills for the youth, but provides you with innovation training, mentorship, a leadership retreat, and a peer network for those showing a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, there’s value to the participating businesses, through innovation training and the ability to access the skills and energy of the youth to complete a defined innovative project, the business will be better positioned to grow!
Youth Eligibility
- Between the ages of 18-29
- Located in Northwestern Ontario
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Interested in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career
- Able to commit to full-time hours and participate in the full 15-week program
- Must not have previously taken part in the Youth Effect program
Job Opportunities
- Junior Software Developer
- Entry Level Business Development
- Marketing and Branding Specialist
- Job links and more titles TBA!
How Does It Work?
- The youth are employees of the participating companies through the Youth Effect program ran through the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre.
- Apply below and the Innovation Centre will pass your resume onto the businesses that would be a fit.
Apply NOW!
| Click Here for Youth Application |
For more information please contact:
Bridget Postuma
807-768-6689