The Company Program offers students a chance to develop their own business as an extracurricular activity. They are coached by business consultants over 24 weeks throughout all stages of creating and running of their business up to the point of liquidity (business plan, financing, human resources, production, sales, etc.)
With the support and guidance of business teachers and volunteer advisors from the local business community, the JA Quebec Student Company Program gives participating students the knowledge to organise and operate a real business. Students learn about the risks and rewards that come with owning a business and learn how to build positive relationships with the community.
In operating their business, participants sell shares, produce and market a product or service, and appoint a management team that best suits their company. They also learn to maintain and analyse financial records to help them establish and monitor production and sales goals throughout the program.
(access to the registration form at the bottom of the page)
The Company Program is offered as an after-school program at the following Centers:
Jean-de-Brébeuf College
3200 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC H3T 1C1
Every tuesday night from 6:30 PM to 9PM
Montmorency College
475 Boulevard de l’Avenir, Laval, QC H7N 5H9
On thursday nights from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Durocher College
857 Rue Riverside, Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 1C2
On wednesday nights from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
I loved the experience of creating a real business! I learned so much and realised that I want to pursue management studies and become a business owner.
Mathis T.
Student
Students leave this program more grown up than when they began. For many of them, it’s an opportunity to make a career choice and to determine the course of studies they will pursue. The impact is so positive! I think all Quebec youth should take part!
Nathalie G.
Teacher
This program is extraordinary for young people! They are creative and dynamic; it’s stimulating to be able to help train the next generation.
Sylvain M.
Volunteer-mentor
Are you a teacher or school principal? Are you a professional and want share your experience with young people? Does your company want to help prepare the professionals and business leaders of tomorrow? We offer you the opportunity to give local students a unique experience and help the reach their full potential.
For any questions about our Company Program, please contact Maya Mahfouz, Company Program Coordinator, at mmahfouz@jaquebec.org or 514-285-8944
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