The Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation has developed a youth entrepreneurship program to assist Aboriginal Youth in areas of business development.

The four components of N.E.D.C.'s Youth In Business program are:

1. The Loan Funds
2. Assistance and Aftercare
3. Community Workshops
4. Mentorship

1. The Loan Funds
Youth Loans (for 19-35 years of age) up to $15,000
Reduced Equity Requirement from 15% to 10%

2. Assistance and Aftercare
Your Business Service Officer is always here to give you advice, before and after loans have been approved.

3. Community Workshops
For youth who are interested in starting up their own businesses. The workshops include introductory information relating to NEDC business planning, marketing and financing.

4. Mentorship
Mentors are community professionals who assist in the development, operation, and aftercare of new business. The NEDC mentoring program encourages and supports mentoring relationships.

Who Is Eligible?
Nuu-chah-nulth Youth and Aboriginal Youth living within the Nuu-chah-nulth territories. Businesses may be both on and off reserve. A youth is any person between the ages 19 and 35 (inclusive)