A real time business venture run by students:

 

One the major factors that ensured success in this program is the planning and implementation of a real time venture within the school.  The students are the business owners, they decide what products they wanted to produce, they decide how they were going to make the products with each product unique to them in their creativity, they decide on where they want to sell their products, and they market their products in the community.  They purchase the needed materials, estimate costs, and set prices for their products.  They also feel the trials and tribulations of running their business and try to meet deadlines for custom orders, deal directly with customers and present their products in a professional manner.

 

 

Nbisiing Spirit Creations
Nbisiing Secondary School

The establishment of the “Spirit Creations” brand by Nbisiing Secondary School was assisted through previous funding by the ministry.  Now this secondary school, located on Nipissing First Nation, will expand and strengthen its unique business model, which was designed to spark the entrepreneurial spirit of Aboriginal youth, all while incorporating vital cultural components. The “Spirit Creations” project will grow this entrepreneurial school/community-based program in which Aboriginal youth participate in a range of entrepreneurial activities, including camps, trade fairs and cultural events, and the development of viable hospitality and tourism ventures in their community.

 

Project starts: March 2009 / Project ends: March 2010