YETI 2025: The Summer Business Bootcamp for Teen Entrepreneurs
Got a big idea? Something cool, creative or completely out there, but no clue how to launch it? Say hello to YETI: the Young Entrepreneurs Training Initiative. It’s a high-speed, hands-on summer business program built just for senior high school students in the Community Futures Wild Rose Region, which includes Chestermere and Langdon.
Whether you’ve been dreaming of launching a clothing line, a landscaping gig, or the next big thing on Etsy, YETI gives you the tools, cash, and support to make it happen, starting now.
So... What Exactly Is YETI?
YETI is your crash course in real-world business. Over eight weeks in summer, you’ll go from idea to income with help from the Community Futures Wild Rose Region team. It's a mix of bootcamp-style training, hands-on learning, and some good ol' fashioned hustle.
Here’s the game plan:
Applications open April 1 – June 15, 2025
Program kicks off (tentatively) July 2, 2025 with a full week of in-person workshops
$500 in startup capital for each participant to bring their business to life
Set your own summer goals and run your business for 8 weeks
Keep 100% of your earnings
Be in the running for an additional $500 bonus and the High Achiever Award
Credit: Community Futures Wild Rose
Bonus perk: Students also receive a self-guided workbook and may be eligible to earn up to three high school credits. Work for yourself and graduate smarter? Not bad.
Who’s It For?
Senior high school students in the Wild Rose region with the drive to build something of their own. That’s it. You don’t need a business degree or a five-year plan, just a solid idea and a good attitude.
If you’re the kind of teen who is already selling stuff on Marketplace, mowing lawns, tutoring kids, or crafting handmade goods, you’re halfway there. If you’ve never done anything like this but want to try, YETI's got your back.
Why Do It?
Because it's not just a summer job, it's your shot to create something that lasts. YETI alumni have launched businesses that kept running long after summer ended. And let's be honest: your resumé could use something more exciting than “scooped ice cream” or “stacked shelves.”
Apply Now – YETI 2025
Applications are open now through June 15, 2025. Your future business is just a few clicks away. Apply here
YETI is powered by Community Futures Wild Rose Region, proudly supporting local youth and grassroots innovation since 2015.