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The COJEQ 2024 took place from February 16th to 18th, 2024 at the Hôtel Victorin in Victoriaville. The event brought together 97 youth, 27 mentors, 7 counselors, 3 observers, and 2 correctors. This team competition, focused on creating a business plan, generated exciting energy as everyone worked to produce the best possible result. The atmosphere was electric, characterized by healthy competition and collaborative spirit, where everyone gave their best. Showcasing innovation and creativity, the participants embarked on the adventure, demonstrating limitless determination. COJEQ 2024 was an unforgettable experience, combining challenge, camaraderie, and a friendly atmosphere. A big thank you to all the participants, volunteers present at the event, as well as Cascades, sponsor of the entrepreneurs’ evening, and Bombardier and EY, sponsors of the Altitude simulation.

The nine teams

(Click on the photos to discover the cheers of the teams)

Altitude Simulation : Take flight

Many thanks to all the participants and volunteers who attended the event. Congratulations to the red team for winning the Altitude simulation at COJEQ 2024, with a net worth of 17,865$. Altitude is an aerospace industry simulation. During this event, participants form a team and compete to become the official subsidiary of Bombardier for its new division in the aerospace industry — a growing industry in Quebec!

Collective Awards

On February 17, 2024, the Entrepreneurs’ Evening took place in an elegant atmosphere where everyone was well-dressed for the occasion. Participants and mentors were invited to a banquet. During the evening, several student company teams presented their products on the main stage. The ONYX company managed to stand out, winning the best sales pitch competition. A check in the amount of $200 to share among them was awarded.

The awards highlighted diverse talents, emphasizing excellence across categories: from the best oral presentation by the yellow team, to the exemplary team spirit demonstrated by the red team. These moments not only rewarded efforts but also reinforced the dedication and passion of young talents.

Congratulations to the yellow team, who won the prize for the best oral presentation

Congratulations to the green team for winning the Altitude simulation, with a net worth of $17,865

Congratulations to the orange team, who won the prize for the best business plan

Congratulations to

the red team for winning the best team spirit award

Individual awards

Red team

1st star: Oumnia Belhaj

2nd star: Nookia Franka Zeleta Ndjampou

3rd star: Elsa Goedkoop

Blue team

1st star: Matias Landron

2nd star: Ashleigh Yang Zhang

3rd star: Renaud Parazelli-Beaulé

Green team

1st star: Guillaume Perret

2nd star: Hantz Pierre

3rd star: Nora tran

Orange team

1st star: Dixon Ibrahima Niang

2nd star: YuDi Guo

3rd star: Hector Delaplace

Grey team

1st star: Durand Zanguim

2nd star: Hevans Chevalier

3rd star: Jesús Zambrano

Purple team

1st star: Marie-Soleil Nolin

2nd star: Émile Morin

3rd star: Lilia Secco Bui

Pink team

1st star: Erfanullah Moqori

2nd star: Angelica-Joyce Lasuba

3rd star: Idir Mazari

White team

1st star: Alexy Pierre Tremblay

2nd star: Yena Lefebvre

3rd star: Nicolas Hourani

Yellow team

1st star: Viana Anasori

2nd star: Béatrice Pueyo

3rd star: Emmy Fournier

The first stars

The second stars

The third stars

Laurent-Luc De Serres Scholarship

Oumnia Belhaj from the red team

Dixon Ibrahima Niang from the orange team

Congratulations to all the young individuals who won a star, and thank you to the volunteers for their dedication! This year, during our event, we had the privilege of welcoming school teams, each proudly representing their institution. Their presence added a special dimension to the competition. The diversity of perspectives and expertise celebrated unity in diversity, forging lasting bonds among future leaders. Here are the nine schools that were represented at COJEQ 2024:

Armand-Corbeil School

Clarétain School

Montmorency College

Jean-Eudes College

Saint-Sacrement College

Beaubois College

Jean-de-Brébeuf College

Gérard-Filion School

Roberval Academy

The counselors

The volunteer team

JA Quebec

In conclusion, the COJEQ 2024 was a showcase of excellence in the entrepreneurial future, a powerful reminder that youth is not only the future, but also the vibrant present of ambition and creativity. A huge thank you to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making this edition unforgettable. See you next year for new adventures!

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