YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO

Youth For Entrepreneurship (Y4E)

Are you 15-24 and interested in learning about entrepreneurship? Join a series of FREE workshops powered by Desjardins.

A National YMCA Program & Contest for Youth Entrepreneurs

As the largest cooperative financial group in North America, Desjardins is contributing to the development of communities in order to give its members and clients the support they need to be financially empowered.

Youth for Entrepreneurship (Y4E), is a National Program providing awareness to youth ages 15 to 24 who are interested in entrepreneurship. The program is offered across 3 provinces — Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick — with a francophone component in New Brunswick. Y4E will support youth in learning facts, digital skills and practical ways to start their business journey! Get inspired by attending various awareness workshops including Youth Entrepreneurship Foundational Topics, Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities, Digital Literacy for Youth Entrepreneurs, Financial Know How for Youth Entrepreneurs, Marketing and Social Media focusing on Youth Entrepreneurs and real-life success stories from young business leaders like yourself.

Sign Up for Our Workshops

Sign up for one of our exciting workshops that cover a a wide range of topics to give you the tools to start your entrepreneurship journey!

The Youth for Entrepreneurship media contest is designed to educate and empower young people to raise awareness on youth entrepreneurship as well as the resources related to entrepreneurship that are available in Canada.

To participate, be between the ages of 18 – 24 and live in the province of Ontario, Alberta, or New Brunswick at the time of participation.

Submit a poster or 60-second video that helps young people understand the world of entrepreneurialism by January 2024 for the chance to win some exciting prizes!

The contest is now closed

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Meet our 2024 Winners!

Here is a look at this year's winners. They were announced at a gala awards ceremony on February 28, 2024. You can read more about the Awards Ceremony here.