Projects

Youth Initiatives

NAYEC (Northern Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp) - NAYEC is a one week long business camp geared towards 13-15 year old's interested in entrepreneurship. 54 students from accross Northern Alberta participated in the first ever NAYEC at Camp Warwa in August 2007. This year's camp is scheduled for August 16-25, 2008 at Moose Lake! Check out www.nayec.ca for more information!

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Artrepreneur - Artrepr eneur is a one day workshop geared towards students who are artists and interested in making their art your business. Learn all about making your art a business, having a marketing plan, how to price your product, and more. For more information contact Community Futures at 780.624.1161.

BOSS (Borrow our Student Stash)- The BOSS program is geared towards students interested in starting a small summer business. Students can access up to $3000 interest free for a period of 6 months to start their business. Students will be expected to participate in business training to learn about starting and running a business. For more information contact Community Futures at 780.624.1161.

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Bursary Program-Community Futures has a Bursary Program available to graduating students who intend to further their studies in a field of study related to business, economics, or community development.. Applicants are required to submit an essay discussing an initative that would make their community a better place to be!

Other Projects

Podcast Project - A partnership between CF's Grande Prairie and Region, West Yellowhead, and Peace Country led to the development of 7 podcasts geared towards rural businesses.

Women in the North Conference- Partnerships with CF's Grande Prairie and Region, Peace Country, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs and Alberta Agriculture and Food led to the making of the:

Hosted on April 10th, 2008; the event was for women interested in business. The conference inspired, educated, and provided the tools and resources to start or expand a business. It promoted confidence, motivation, and a ready-ness to realize business potential.

Sponsors Included:
CFGP & Region, CFPC, AWE, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, AEI, PREDA, NADC, Town of Peace River, Third Mission, AFSC and the Town of Girouxville.