How it Works
Building Young Entrepreneurs has two main components: the training and the internship. The training takes place over two days and includes sessions on the following topics:
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Resume and cover letter writing
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Communication skills
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Financial literacy
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Economic Basics
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Workplace etiquette and respect
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Teamwork and interpersonal relations
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Time Management Skills
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Entrepreneurship Basics
Following the training, participants are matched with a local opportunity in a business or organization. After the internship, organizations will provide participants with constructive feedback on their performance and tips for future employment. Some examples of past internships include:
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Accounts Intern at Property Management firm in Toronto
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Veterinary Assistant at an Animal Hospital in Vancouver
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Telephone banking position with CIBC - Halifax
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Administrative Assistant at a private notary firm - Edmonton
Participant Eligibility
If you live in one of our target cities, you are between the ages of 18-29, and you are un- or under-employed, apply now!
To learn more and to participate, please contact Sarah Kambites at [email protected].
Building Young Entrepreneurs operates in the following locations:
Edmonton, (2016- current)
Halifax, (2016-2017; 2017-current)
Toronto, (2014-2016; 2016-2017 and 2017-current)
Vancouver, (2016-2017; 2017-current)
Winnipeg, (2014-2016)
After the Internship
Many Building Young Entrepreneurs participants choose to stay with the employers they interned with for a longer term; others resume their job-hunt with a new-and-improved resume. Some choose to pursue further education for a specific job. Wherever their careers takes them, UNA-Canada is here to support them.
Our peer mentoring programme allows programme participants to connect with past participants, young Canadian entrepreneurs, and like-minded individuals in a network of knowledge-sharing and support.
The participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their new skills and / or business ventures in a local and national expo. This will give them the exposure needed to excel in their careers.
