The young entrepreneurs of the Young Millionaires Program are not your average youth.

These inspiring young entrepreneurs are the future leaders of tomorrow, discovering and developing their essential skills, and learning how to continue to grow as entrepreneurs and active members of their communities.    The Young Millionaires Program recognizes the challenge youth can bring, and has created this page to advocate, assist and support our young entrepreneurs and their businesses.

The Young Millionaires Program will:

● Teach youth fundamental business skills 

● Aid youth to discover and develop essential skills

● Provide opportunities to gain confidence and make connections with their peers

● Establish a sense of responsibility, independence, and perseverance

● Support youth entrepreneurs in their entrepreneurial journey

The Young Millionaires Program is offered Island wide by the following regional delivery partners listed below:

● Central Development Corporation – Central PEI

● Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce. – Eastern PEI

● CBDC – West Prince Ventures – Western PEI

● RDÉE Ile-du-Prince-Édouard Inc.- Francophone Program

● Central Development Corporation- Charlottetown Area

The Young Millionaires Program has been operating since 1992, and is funded through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Business Development Program and Innovation PEI.

Like our Facebook and Instagram pages to see content from our awe-inspiring young businesspeople and don’t forget to keep your eyes open for proud participants at local events throughout the year all across Prince Edward Island.   SAY HEY, and tell people all about the amazing young entrepreneur you met.  It really is that easy to lend your support to small businesses. 

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Young Millionaires Program

Explore Your Potential

At the Young Millionaires Program, we firmly believe that nothing is impossible.

We encourage the discovery and development of essential skills that will grow with each youth as they and their goals mature and offer a fun and safe environment for our inspired youth to reach for the stars.

Pre-registration is always welcome, with our registration officially opening in May and age-appropriate workshops beginning in June.  Youth that meet attend all workshops and submit a completed their business plan will be eligible for non-refundable grants of $150 for a sole proprietorship up to $200 for a partnership.

Youth are supported and encouraged throughout the summer by our amazing Program facilitators and Provincial Coordinator as they engage in group vending events and activities meant to inspire and motivate young minds to see the many connections between family, community and the businesses within them.

Young Entrepreneurs discover, develop and grow in Prince Edward Island.

For more information, email our central offices at ymp@centralpei.ca , or call 902-887-3400 and the Young Millionaires Program Provincial Coordinator will be happy to assist you.

 

This program runs from Registration in MAY until program completion in SEPTEMBER.

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Shooting Stars

Reach for the Stars

The Shooting Stars program was designed to support and aid our young entrepreneurs in business or product expansion, creating an online presence or business, and strategic planning to ensure their and their business has the best chance at success.

We offer a informative workshops, a full year of support and mentorship to youth who:

  • choose to continue their businesses following the completion of the Young Millionaires Program.
  • has demonstrated an excellent understanding of program concepts
  • has met or exceeded their goals in the YMP program.
  • wish to bring their business online
  • has genuine interest in sharing their experiences with others
  • are earnest, honest, responsible, reliable and mature
  • would like to expand their business or product line

Shooting Stars will have access to the following:

  • Access to all YMP perks & sponsorship deals
  • One-time payment of $75 for consultation services as mentors to new YMP applicants in addition to funds received through this program.
  • Inclusion to all YMP organized events
  • Access to Facilitator and Provincial Coordinator support
  • Exclusive access to year-round venues
  • Opportunity to expand their skills and businesses
  • Access to additional funds and professional mentors
  • Access to selling events from September-May
  • Access to a small business loan through CBDC

This Program is exclusively for active youth who have completed the Young Millionaires Program , so join YMP today and learn while you earn now!

This program runs from October-May with the option to attend YMP events from June-September.

Youth Employment Program

March-August

Prince Edward Island is a very unique place to live and work.   There are so many opportunities for Islanders to succeed, from entrepreneurship to meaningful and satisfying employment.

Our goal within the Youth Employment Program is to provide a safe and fun environment for youth ages 12-15 to explore their interests and potential careers before they reach High School and must choose their courses.   We aim to provide youth with experience and skill development so that they can gain the confidence to follow their dreams.

We will explore our own personalities, learn coping and conflict resolution techniques, obtain  First Aid and/or Food Safety certification, learn about our individual strengths and weaknesses, and how to improve.

We will show the value in creating a skills based resume that can be easily adapted for any position, discuss the importance of a cover letter and practice the STAR interview process to set youth at ease.  We will also learn all about Employment Standards, focusing on youth employment standards, and discuss the process of filing a complaint so that youth are aware of their options and how to proceed.  Our facilitators will be available for support, mediation or  to brainstorm potential employment options.

All this will be done in a fun and safe environment and led by experienced and knowledgeable staff dedicated to helping youth achieve their goals.  Participants will be monitored throughout to ensure they are comfortable and that employers are following youth employment standards.

The purpose of this program is to not only allow youth to discover what they want to do, but to help them discover what they don’t.   We all have expectations that may not always be realistic.   The YEP will allow youth to determine if their chosen path is one they truly want to travel, and help them identify what skills and experiences will help them achieve their dreams.

 

You can sign up today for this PILOT program that will be offered in-person in the Central area with the option to follow along online.

Email ymp@centralpei.ca for more information or to register.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS