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YOUNG ENTREPRENURS
TRAINING INITIATIVE
Launch your own business this summer with up to $1,000 in funding, mentorship, and training through YETI — the Young Entrepreneurs Training Initiative by Community Futures Lac La Biche. Whether you're turning a hobby into a hustle or starting from scratch, we’ll help you build something real.
*Applications open soon
For big ideas that haven't met the world ...YET!
YETI is an annual locally-focused, high speed business training initiative for senior high-school teens in Lac La Biche Region. With startup cash, resources and guidance from Community Futures Lac La Biche staff, we'll help you turn your business idea into a full-time money-maker over the 8 weeks of summer - and well into the future!
Program Highlights
• $500 startup funding — and up to $1,000 in total awards
• 4 days of hands-on business training
• Access to mentors, check-ins & support
• Real-life business experience (great for jobs, scholarships & applications!)
• Earn high school credit (ask your school)
This isn’t school — it’s the real deal.
Is YETI for YOU?
If you’re a high school student in the Lac La Biche region and...
- You’ve got a passion, side hustle, or idea you want to grow
- You’re curious about running your own business
- You’re motivated, creative, and ready to learn
- You want to earn money and stand out on your resume
...then YES — YETI is for you!
You can apply as an individual or team of two. No previous business experience needed.
We welcome all students — whether you're shy and introverted or bold and ready to lead. We’ll meet you where you are.
How YETI Works
Step 1
Come Up With a Business Idea
Have a passion or side hustle in mind? Awesome. Need a spark? Check out our optional Tip Sheet for inspiration.
Step 1
Step 2
Submit your application & business plan
Use our template to tell us about your idea and how you’d run it.
Step 3
Get accepted & receive up to $500 startup funding
Once you're in, we give you the tools and money to get started.
Step 3
Step 4
Join our training workshops
We’ll cover everything you need: Business 101, Marketing, Money, Wellness, and more.
Step 5
Run your business over the summer
You’ll work at least 15 hours a week building and running your business.
Step 5
Step 6
Meet your goals and unlock an extra $500
If you hit your goals, you could double your funding — and maybe win a High Achiever Award!
Here's What Some of the Past Participants Think About YETI...
The beginning $500 was very generous and more than enough to get us started, the workshops were very informative and helped us learn a lot, and the support was fantastic ; if we emailed someone with a question we would hear back very quickly.
Overall I had an amazing time trying out my business and getting all the input about different aspects of the business, it was a great opportunity and I hope to use the skills I learned in another potential business idea later on down the road!
The program has taught each of us, that entrepreneurship could be a potential that we would like to go into after high school. We really enjoyed managing things on our own and learning to be independent as well. Bringing new ideas and products to the community was also something that sparked this decision.
How Do I Get Involved?
Watch Live Day Videos
We have lots of interesting entrepreneur focused videos on YouTube. Recordings from Live Day in 2022 as well as videos from previous years. Watch previous students talk about their YETI experience and where their businesses are now. Learn about how to run a sustainable business. Get a handle on marketing and branding your business. And lots more.
Beam Out the Message
By telling your parents, teachers, or youth organizations about YETI, we'll have the chance to visit your classroom over the next few months to explain the program and talk a little about what entrepreneurship is.
Keep in touch with the latest news by following us on Instagram, share on your own socials, or just ask your teachers to check out this webpage!
Think of an Idea
Maybe you've already got your business idea taking form, maybe you've even started your business already! But, if not, there's time to sift through your ideas and start shaping one ready for the YETI application period in May 2023. Then get those applications in!
Here's a Tip Sheet to get the cogs turning and help develop your idea.
School or Youth Organization?
If you are a teacher or administrator for a senior high school or youth association in our region (see the communities we serve in the footer below) and would like to learn more about YETI, send an email to contact@cfllb.com.
Business or Municipality?
YETI is always on the look out for small business and municipal sponsorships. We have opportunities starting at just $500, and ALL our sponsorship dollars go directly to supporting students.
If you'd like to know more, download our sponsorship package or send an email to contact@cfllb.com. Our sponsorship drive opens each fall for the following summer:
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you're a student with a big idea, a parent or teacher looking for details, or a local business ready to support — we’d love to connect.
I'm a Student
Start your journey as a teen entrepreneur and apply now.
I'm a Teacher or Parent
Reach out for an info pack or to schedule a classroom visit.
I'm a Sponsor or Community Partner
Join us in supporting the next generation of business leaders.
About YETI
The Young Entrepreneurs Training Initiative (YETI) was launched in 2015 to help teens across Alberta turn big ideas into real-world businesses.
Today, YETI is offered in multiple Community Futures regions — including right here in Lac La Biche.
Want to explore more success stories or see what other YETI programs are doing across the province?
👉 Visit yourYETI.ca
