As part of a Ministry of Education initiative, Limestone students in Grades 7–12 will explore entrepreneurship by developing real business or social enterprise ideas with support from local industry and community partners.
Projects may connect to STEM or the skilled trades, helping students build creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
The program will end with a Provincial Showcase on May 4, 2027 at the Toronto Congress Centre as a part of the Ontario Skills Competition. Students will present their ventures to entrepreneurs and community leaders from across Ontario.
Projects can be done by an individual student, small groups of students, a class, or a school club. Students can submit their entrepreneurship proposal online.
Learning Sessions
Learning sessions offer students the opportunity to:
- Learn key entrepreneurship skills including idea generation, market research, budgeting, project management, and pitching.
- Collaborate in teams to brainstorm, design, and prototype a product or business concept.
- Provide feedback to help shape what sessions are being offered based on participants’ interests, with content tailored to the business they want to develop.
- Build connections and collaborate with other young entrepreneurs, creating a supportive community as they grown their business.
- Connect with local entrepreneurs and mentors for guidance, inspiration, and feedback.
Learning sessions start on October 27, and continue throughout the fall. Students can register for the BGC workshops online.
Entrepreneurship Proposal Submission
Students can submit their entrepreneurship proposal online.
2026-2027 Entrepreneurship Program Timeline
- October 21, 2026 – Pathways to Possibility Information Night – Fractal Workspace - 623 Fortune Crescent, Kingston Ontario.
- October 27 to December 1, 2025 – Learning Sessions Offered
- March 2027 – Local Skills Competition
- April 2027 – Limestone District School Board Showcase
- May 4, 2027 – Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto
Questions about the Entrepreneurship Program
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Baker-Cox by e-mail or by calling 613-544-6925, ext. 31250