youth creating entrepreneurial opportunities (yceo)
Let us mind your business
Interested in entrepreneurship? YCEO is a free 8-week business training and mentorship program designed to help young entrepreneurs (ages 18 to 34) figure out the first few steps in starting their own business.
We believe in the potential of your ideas and we’re putting our money where our mouth is! Graduates can apply for up to $2,000 in grants to cover start-up costs and professional development courses.
You can choose to take your classes in a hybrid or fully remote environment depending on where you live.
See your options below 👇
find a yceo cohort in your area:
Do you live in Ottawa?
Our Ottawa cohort teaches classes in a hybrid model, with a blend of online and in-person classes. Your first and last class will give you a chance to meet and mingle with other participants, while all other classes are offered live on Zoom.
Do you live anywhere else in canada?
Our Canada-wide YCEO cohort offers classes fully remote. Take your classes live on Zoom from anywhere in Canada and connect with entrepreneurs from across the country.