The Summer Company program helps students start a summer business and gain valuable experience as an entrepreneur. Offered in partnership with the Province of Ontario, this program provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship and grants of up to $3,000 to eligible students.
How to apply
To apply for the Summer Company program, please visit the Government of Ontario to learn about the application process. Applications typically open in January and close in early May.
For more information on how to apply, please contact us.
Eligibility
Please complete the eligibility checklist to see if you qualify for the program. In order to apply, you must be:
- A full-time high school, college or university student
- Returning to school full-time in the fall
- A resident of Ontario
- Between the ages of 15 and 29
Program guidelines and benefits
Review the program guidelines to find out about the different funding opportunities, participation requirements, program term and taxes.
Through the Summer Company program, you can be your own boss and learn what it takes to manage a business. You'll gain experience in a variety of areas, including:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Invoicing
- Bookkeeping
- Customer relations
Past participants
Check out our 2021 program participates from the Windsor-Essex area.
Benchmark Outdoor Furniture - Albert Douglas |
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Bliss Apparel - Katie Rubli |
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Burke’s Yard Works - Michael Burke |
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519-977-4973 |
Captain Clean Automotive Detailing - Daniel McClary |
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Interior and exterior mobile car detailing services. |
Diamond Drone Photography - Mohammad Alhmamoud |
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diamond-drone-photography-windsor.business.site 519-965-2900 |
Freedom Custom Signs - Lukas Bekcic |
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Little Lena’s Bow-tique - Danielle Dewar |
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ProLawn Property Maintenance - Naekwon Todd |
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226-506-0797 |
rtist Shop - Ellen Tao |
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A local art lover creates various fun stickers, art prints and decals. |
StitchNRide - Alexandrea Coombe |
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Student Success - Tayshaun Bedford |
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Surfs Up Swimming - Ella Stephens |
| Private swim lessons for children ages three to 13. |
SwimGym - Joshua Sementilli |
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Handcrafted comfortable outdoor furniture for home.
Hand dyed and personalized embroidered women’s wear. 
Landscaping, lawncare and power washing services.
Aerial photography and video services for real estate and events.
Custom sign creation for home and business.
Handmade bows in a variety of 
Lawncare, maintenance and concrete work.
Equine business with products for equestrians, horses, horse tack, horse lovers, and more. StitchNRide products are vibrant and fun to fit any personality.
Subscription box service for high school and post-secondary students to help reduce the stress of the university planning process and help them succeed in their high school, college and university careers throughout the years.
Private aquafit training.