Could this be you? Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit to create your own summer job? Community Futures Triple R Corporation's Next Generation Micro Loan Program gives youth aged 15 to 24 the opportunity to start their own full time, part-time or seasonal business. Students must complete a simple micro loan application and a business plan detailing a viable business idea. Any business idea will be considered as long as they are ethical. Community Futures Triple R staff are available to assist students with the process.

The program provides loans of up to $2000 per business to full time students enrolled in high school, community college or university that are at least 15 years of age. The loan is for a one year period and must be in the Triple R Region. To be eligible students must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be a minimum of 15 years of age
• If under 18, must have permission of a parent or guardian
• If under 18, must have an adult guarantee the loan
• Be a full time student
• Have a Social Insurance number
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit!

To download the application and business plan template please open the attached file.

The Community Futures Triple R Corporation Region includes the Rural Municipalities of Rhineland, Montcalm, Morris, Ritchot, MacDonald, Hanover, De Salaberry. Franklin, Stuartburn, Piney and the towns of Gretna, Altona, Plum Coulee, Emerson, Morris, Niverville and the Village of St. Pierre-Jolys. This locally operated program is funded in part by the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification.