Youth Effect company applications are open until February 28th.

If you are a northwestern Ontario business or non-profit looking to hire for an innovative project this summer, you may qualify for Youth Effect. Visit the link for more details https://nwoinnovation.ca/youtheffect

What is Youth Effect?

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 1, 2023 - August 11, 2023) on a clearly identified innovative project and achieve milestones.

The Youth Effect program is not like other placement programs. It not only provides real-life job skills for the youth, but provides them 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!

Program Details

• Youth are paid $18 per hour plus a wage top-up upon successful completion of the program (up to $2/hr)
• Businesses contribute $1000 + hst and mandatory employment-related costs as part of the program
• The program will run for 15 weeks

Areas of Focus

Previously Taken Part in Youth Effect?

• We are now accepting applications from companies that have previously participated in the program 
• Please note you must apply with a new project different from your previous project 

Company Eligibility

• Have an innovative project
• Located in Northwestern Ontario
• At least one full-time employee
• Must be a small-medium sized business, not a retailer or reseller

  • Retailers may be considered if they have a scalable and innovative project where they are developing a new product or process.

• Can be for-profit or non-for-profit
• Ability to pay necessary employer contributions (CPP/EI)
• Willing to be available and commit to the full 15-week program
• The position must be new to the youth.
• Company Applications will be open January 13 -  February 28, 2023

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
• Not related to the company applicant 
• Able to commit to full-time hours and participate in the full 15-week program
• Youth applications will be open March 10 - 31, 2023

 For more information please contact:

Carole Long

807-768-6696

[email protected]