Youth for Entrepreneurship (Y4E)

As the largest cooperative financial group in North America, Desjardins is contributing to the development of communities in order to give its members and clients the support they need to be financially empowered.

Youth for Entrepreneurship (Y4E), is a National Program providing awareness to youth ages 15 to 24 who are interested in entrepreneurship. The program is offered across 3 provinces — Ontario, Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador — with a francophone component. Y4E will support youth in learning facts, digital skills and practical ways to start their business journey!

Get inspired by attending awareness workshops such as:

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Foundational Topics

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities

  • Digital Literacy for Youth Entrepreneurs

  • Financial Know How for Youth Entrepreneurs

  • Marketing and Social Media focusing on Youth Entrepreneurs

For information on this program’s national contest as well drop-in session dates please visit:

For more information or to schedule a workshop, please contact:

Alternatively, you can contact:

Hilary Dagg
Education and Awareness Coordinator

  • eens@nl.ymca.ca

  • CRA # 108225533RR0001

  • P.O. Box 21291
    St. John’s, NL
    A1A 5G6