School is back in session and registration for the 2018 YouthBiz contest is now open.
YouthBiz is a business competition designed for Grade 6 to 12 students in the Community Futures (CF) Sunrise area, which encompasses southeast Saskatchewan. The contest promotes entrepreneurship, and financial literacy and makes a connection between young people and business.
Since it was started by CF Sunrise in 2007, over 2,000 students from southeast Saskatchewan have competed for more than $22,000 in prize money.
To enter YouthBiz, students simply come up a business idea, write about it following questions in the YouthBiz guide, and submit their entry to CF Sunrise on or before the contest deadline of Nov. 22.
Students and teachers have already contacted CF Sunrise to arrange for school workshops and contest resource material.
“Teachers are starting early this year, contacting our office to find out how they can get students involved in YouthBiz,” said CF Sunrise general manager Verna O’Neill. “It’s great to see such tremendous enthusiasm for youth entrepreneurship in the southeast region.
“Last year, approximately 250 students in southeast Saskatchewan competed for over $2,000 in prize money. We look forward to another great year of the program. The students always have a fun time exploring the world of micro-business. And of course a special thank you goes out to teachers in the region for encouraging student involvement.”
More information on this youth business competition can be found on the CF Sunrise website, or by contacting the organization.
