Canadore-210The innagural class of an entrepreneurship program at Canadore College will be graduating on Friday. Youth participants in the Innovation Initiatives Ontario North placement program were taking part in a two-year pilot project. The 16 week program was a paid placement for youth aged 18-29 who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students were guided through a structured online skill building program, while totaling over 500 hours of education outcomes to complement workplace mentoring and practical experience. The students were matched with small to medium sized enterprises in various sectors including agricultur, manufacturing, and Information Technology. 

They were placed within the IION region which extends from Mattawa to West Nipissing.