November 28, 2011

North Claybelt Community Futures Development Corporation, Kapuskasing

North Claybelt, through its Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, has been a driving force in entrepreneurship awareness.  Countless youth have participated in their innovative and experiential programs including:  Create a Logo, Market Your Thoughts, Business Plan Challenge, Youth Enterprise Camp (Moonbeam, Mattawa, Sault St-Marie), Kids Invent Toys and Marketplace - making entrepreneurship much more accessible and realistic to youth as a viable career choice.

In 2011, SADC North Claybelt CFDC launched a new project called Entrepreneurs Francophones PLUS, which has proven to be extremely beneficial to Francophone private sector businesses in Northeastern Ontario. Francophone entrepreneurs can qualify for new funding through two programs supported by FedNor: Vision+ and Youth Internship.  Business growth and job creation are the main goals of these programs.  So far, 17 new jobs for young professionals were created and 18 business enhancement projects have been approved for funding.

Photo:  Create a Logo/Market Your Thoughts turns kids into entrepreneurs